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Do you want to get your puppy or adult dog off to the very best start?
Do you want expert advice, support and training from an experienced and qualified Pet Professional?
Do you want to be confident that all the methods used are calm, effective and kind for you and your pet?
Do you want to be able to enjoy going out-and-about knowing that your dog has learned the skills to be able to walk nicely on the lead, not jump up at people or run off, and to be able to settle calmly when you stop for a drink or a meal?
If yes, then read on and find out how I can help you! You should be able to find all of the information that you need below!
I get to work with so many lovely companion animals and their owners, and almost everyone finds me via recommendations, referrals, or word of mouth. Many people also return to my classes as they welcome new companions into their families.
"I highly recommend Jo's classes. They are the Gold Standard of Puppy Training Classes!"
Kathryn and Ted, Spennymoor
Frequently Asked Questions!
Yes!
You and your puppy/adult dog will be training with me, Jo Churlish.
I have worked professionally with animals for over 40 years, and have specialised in Puppy/Adult Dog Training and Behaviour for 24 years!
I am a Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (Jo Churlish 00878), Kennel Club listed and an A1 examiner for the KC Good Citizen Dog Scheme, a UK College of Scent Dogs scent instructor, and a Registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council.
I have a Post Graduate certificate (above degree level) in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling, and am a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and a Tellington TTouch Practitioner (for Companion Animals and Equines).
Your puppy can start a Puppy Class course when vaccinated and allowed out and about by your Vet. This is usually one week after the second vaccination, but please check with your veterinary practice before booking a place for your puppy.
The maximum age is 22 weeks old at the start of the course. If your puppy is older than this then you will need to book onto a Newcomers Class.
If your puppy is older than 22 weeks and you are experiencing problems with your puppy's behaviour then I recommend that you book onto the online interactive group Calm Dog Course, or arrange a Behaviour Consultation.
If you have a puppy over 22 weeks old or an adult dog, then the Newcomers Class is the best place to start!
Please note: If your puppy or adult dog barks or gets over excited around people, dogs or other animals, or if there are any other behaviour problems, then the best way forward is to book onto the group interactive online Calm Dog Course or arrange a Behaviour Consultation!
Definitely! The options are to book onto a Progress Class, where we continue to develop training and social skills. We work towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme awards, as well as other fun exercises.
There is also the option of one-to-one training, and I also run a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year. These include Nosework, Tellington TTouch, and fun activity sessions.
Family members are welcome to come along and join in with the class. It is brilliant to learn together.
It is great for children to do some of the training with you, but if you think your child/children will not be engaged for the whole session then it will be easier for you, and less of a distraction for the rest of the class, if you come by yourself. Please contact me if you have any questions about this.
Does your dog...
- Bark at people, dogs or other animals?
- Ignore you out on walks?
- Become anxious easily?
- Pull on the lead?
- Become worried when left home alone?
- Find it difficult to listen to you and focus?
- Not come back when called?
- React aggressively towards dogs, people or other animals?
If you have answered "Yes" to any of the above then my Calm Dog Course is the best option for you and your dog, but Behaviour Consultations and/or one-to-one training sessions can also be booked if necessary!
The Top 10 reasons why I recommend booking the Calm Dog Course are:
- There are 8 weeks of training and support (there is one zoom lesson per week for 4 weeks with a 5th zoom session 4 weeks later)
- You will learn why dogs behave the way they do and will be given simple, calm techniques to work together to help resolve the problems
- You will be learning in the comfort of your own home so there is no added stress for you and your dog by having to be in a hall environment
- The sessions are all recorded so that you can watch them again in your own time, and you won't miss any lessons.
- Includes relevant Behaviour Advice
- Includes an introduction to the Tellington TTouch Method which helps with anxiety and reactivity
- Includes an introduction to Animal Centred Education (ACE) to help your dog de-stress and focus
- Includes relevant Training Activities
- You have access to group support in the sessions
- There is a private Facebook page where you can post comments, videos and photos and get additional support from me during the course!
Yes. Both of the venues have ample parking spaces on site.
Yes, the halls at Bowburn and Framwellgate Moor have wheelchair access and toilet facilities.
Each week you should bring:
For your Puppy/Dog
- A blanket or mat to lie on
- A water bowl and water
- A grooming brush, comb or mitt
- A couple of favourite toys, and something safe to chew
- Plenty of very small treats or some of your dog's meal cut into small pieces
- Dog waste bags to clear up if you dog has a toileting accident in the hall
- A lead that is comfortable for you to hold and not too heavy for your dog (not a flexi/retractable lead)
- A flat collar with a tag that has your Surname, Address, Postcode and Contact Number on it
You would need to book a place for each individual pet, and there needs to be at least one responsible person with each of them.
You also have the option of alternating weeks if you have 2 pets
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