DOG owners are being offered the chance to improve the obedience of their pets at a course in Teesdale.

The seven-week course, which is being run by Barnard Castle Dog Training Club, will include basic obedience training, and will give dog owners advice on the the legal responsibilities of caring for a dog.

The course, which costs £15, will be held at the Rugby Club Hall, in Birch Road, Barnard Castle. It will begin on January 30.

For more information, or to book a place, contact Aileen Clarke, on (01833) 650460.