M-Bark Dog Training

19/04/2024

This week I had the pleasure of doing some lead work with Bryn a 1.5 year old Show Springer Spaniel. Fantastic dog with a beautiful temperament and character

26/03/2024

What a pleasure for me this morning working with this handsome little boy. He responded so well and amazed us with his capabilities at such a young age. (Just over 3 months old.)

20/03/2024

A first for me today. Such a handsome boy and a lovely friendly temperament. Bernie is a 1 year old Shih Tzu Chinese Crested Cross. He responded extremely well to a few tweaks to improve his unpredictable reactivity towards some other dogs when walking. His owners really took onboard my advice and it was such a pleasure to see them enjoying a walk with him once again.

12/03/2024

Had a lovely session today with Foden the 3 month old St Bernard. He responded very well to lots of mental stimulation and positive reinforcement. Such a pleasure.

03/11/2023

Lovely light on the Durham Race Course this afternoon

20/09/2023

I had a recall session with Cash a 15 month old pocket Bully today. He has to be one of the most polite, friendly and gentle dogs I have ever met.

28/07/2023

⭐️M-Bark gold star⭐️ awarded to the Golden Retriever his response to recall and loose lead walking training was excellent. He is a beautiful puppy in every way.

09/07/2023

M-Bark home page has had a revamp. Any feedback welcomed!

Steve Metcalf lives in Durham with his wife Catherine and their border collie/teaching assistant, Meg. Steve has a lifelong passion for all animals great and small.He is certified by the Guild of Dog Trainers Thank you M-Bark Dog Training Absolutely brilliant Met Steve a few weeks back. What a diffe...

15/06/2023

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26/03/2023

The clocks have sprung forward and we have officially entered British Summer Time! ☀️

We found this image from last year's archives and it got us dreaming about our Le Raaj BBQ at-home kits...

Who would like to see these again this year? 👀

21/03/2023

Every now and then you find you have to work to a higher Standard level of training. Such a joy!

09/02/2023

Fabulous session today with Bay and Margaret. They have both responded to training methods with excellent results. Such a privilege for me to have been involved in the progress. M-Bark Gold Award!⭐️

15/01/2023

I met Cooper this afternoon 16 weeks old such a delight to work with. He had “Place” cracked in about 10 minutes along with a rapid response recall. It never ceases to amaze me how much such a young brain can learn so quickly.

12/01/2023

08/01/2023

04/10/2022

It was lovely to meet Chewie again today after almost two years. Such a character and a pleasure for me to give advice on how to welcome a new family member in December. Exciting times ahead for him and his expanding family.

29/09/2022

Quality time on
this beautiful afternoon in the
countryside. Brother and sister
thoroughly enjoying being together.

18/06/2022

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20/04/2022

I met Murphy for the first time today. A stunning 4 month GSD. His temperament is beautiful and his speed of learning what he was being asked to do was very impressive especially the stay for the photo. Such a joy!

15/04/2022

Did you say walk?

06/04/2022

I had the real pleasure working with this handsome chap this afternoon. Bear is a 10 month old Black Labrador Retriever. His focus on the tasks in hand were excellent his desire to learn phenomenal and his temperament beautiful. His M-Bark gold star was very deservedly awarded⭐️🌟

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04/04/2022

What a fabulous session today with Willow a 4 year old golden retriever who is a graduate of M-Bark puppy classes in 2018. Willow now has a new companion in Wilson a 13 week old Working Cocker Spaniel who is so well behaved and obedient the dedication and time his owners have given to their fabulous puppy is definitely paying off and he is such a joy to work with. He very deservedly gained the M-Bark gold star award today🌟

01/04/2022

Nice view from the office this afternoon. We are so privileged to work in some beautiful environments in the North East.

25/03/2022

My second visit to Tip the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno. Tip had his owners worried about his reactive tendencies to other dogs so we used some exposure and calming techniques and loads of positive reinforcement and he responded and eventually thoroughly enjoyed socialisation with the M-Bark team . Such a joy! It turns out that Tip is a very friendly and sociable chap and he has no aggression in him whatsoever👍🏻

17/03/2022

This a dog you don’t see often. A first for me so much energy and affection. Tip is an extremely quick learner and I am so looking forward to our next session.

12/01/2022

Nice backdrop in the office this afternoon

18/12/2021

Such a handsome boy!

18/12/2021

Foggy Day in Durham however I found the sun at 135m.