Lancashire Canine Academy

11/08/2026

A big congratulations to last night’s Puppy Course graduates!

Winnie, Vadar, Dottie, Toby and Maggie have all done amazingly well over the last six weeks. It’s been lovely watching them grow in confidence, learn new skills and, occasionally, remember that their humans do actually exist when there are other puppies around.

Our Top Dog award on the night went to Maggie the Cocker Spaniel, who absolutely smashed it. Well done Maggie!

And a huge well done to all five puppies and their humans. You’ve been a brilliant little group.

Our next Puppy Courses are due to start:

Monday 7th September at 6pm
or
Saturday 28th September at 9am

The six-week course is £125 and places can be booked online.

If you’ve got a new puppy and want to give them the best possible start, we’d love to have you join us.

09/08/2026

If you have ever done any Mantrailing or Tracking training with us then why not book on with Acre Valley K9s & Track Trail Train

LCA no longer offer Mantrailing or Tracking but Jen & Amber are fantastic ladies, who both came through the LCA mentorship programme and I can personally vouch for how amazing they are 😍

💥 Full list of Progression Sessions.

🔥 Some dates are already limited thanks to some awesome people booking already!
(Sunday 6th only has one place left 🤯)

🤝 Bringing our clients together to work together and build on their skills together .. and you get the experience of two instructors!

👀 We plan to keep doing joint sessions as long as people keep booking and keeping us busy. We will release new dates at the start of the month for the month ahead.

🆕 If you’re new to all of this and fancy having some fun, then you’ll require some Foundation Skills training first and there’s a workshop for that!

03/08/2026

Around five years ago, Stanley, then just a young puppy, met a 10 year old Husky x German Shepherd called Wolfie.

From that day on they became adventure buddies.

Whenever me and Wolfie’s dad had a spare weekend, we’d head off somewhere together with the dogs. They explored Scotland, drove the NC500 in a campervan, paddle boarded in Wales, hiked mountains, wandered beaches and spent many evenings lying by a campfire after another day of making memories.

They had the best times together.

Just before Christmas, I had to say goodbye to Stanley. He was only five years old. It still doesn’t seem fair.

Tonight, I had the privilege of being with Wolfie and his Dad,
as Wolfie took his last breath at the grand old age of fifteen.

Wolfie was his dad’s whole world. I’ve never known a dog to be loved more, and I know tonight has left a huge hole.

The adventure buddies are back together again. and my god they will be causing carnage up there!

Sleep tight, Wolfie. You were one of a kind. ❤️

03/08/2026

NOW FULLY BOOKED!

If you have booked a space and no longer need it, please cancel via your booking link, so that your space can be offered to someone else.

Many thanks 🤩

🐾 FREE Children Around Dogs Workshop is back!🐾

After the incredible feedback from our first workshop, I'm delighted to announce that we're doing it again!

📅 Friday 21st August
⏰ 10:00am – 10:45am
📍 Lancashire Canine Academy, Dale Street, Accrington.

This FREE interactive workshop is designed to help children understand dogs, recognise dog body language and learn how to stay safe around them.

Every child attending will receive:

📚 A FREE copy of my children's book, Max the Dog Whisperer
🐶 The chance to meet Charlie, our wonderful therapy dog, who helps bring the workshop to life
🐾 Practical skills and knowledge they can take with them for life

The workshop is recommended for children aged 5–9 years, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance, so if you'd like your child to attend, book now via the LCA website before the spaces disappear.

❤️ Can you help us reach even more children?

These workshops are delivered through StillDepth Community CIC, a not-for-profit organisation created to improve dog welfare and community safety through education.

Every child receives a copy of Max the Dog Whisperer, and although I'm the author, I don't make a penny from the books. We buy them directly from Amazon at the author copy price and give them away because I believe every child should have access to this knowledge.

If you'd like to help us continue running these free workshops during the school holidays, please consider making a donation to the StillDepth Community CIC Fund. Every penny raised goes directly back into books, resources and future workshops for children.

Together, we can help more children understand dogs, prevent avoidable incidents and create safer, kinder relationships between children and the dogs they share their lives with.

👇 Book your child's place via the LCA website
https://lancashirecanineacademy.as.me/schedule/a3803167

👇 StillDepth Community CIC donation link
https://gofund.me/de306f806

Thank you for helping us make a difference. 🐾

31/07/2026

Today’s the day.

The LCA Institute has been an idea in my head for a long time, but today is the very first step towards making it a reality.

My goal is simple. I want to help make the canine industry a better place by raising standards and developing knowledgeable, professional people through OFQUAL regulated qualifications.

And if I’m going to educate others, I believe I should be properly qualified to do it.

So today, I’m shut away in the office with Ember snoozing on the sofa, coffee in hand, and firmly in study mode as I start day one of my Educator course.

There’s still a long way to go before The LCA Institute opens its doors, but every big achievement starts with a single step.

Today is mine.

29/07/2026

Opening a doggy daycare as a dog trainer & behaviour practitioner was probably one of the biggest decisions I’ve made in this business.

That might sound strange, but the truth is, I’m not a fan of traditional daycare.

One of the things I dislike hearing most is, “He came home absolutely shattered and slept all evening.”

People often say it as though it’s a badge of honour.

It isn’t.

Daycare isn’t supposed to exhaust your dog. If a daycare allows dogs to spend all day in a constant state of excitement, playing non-stop from morning until home time, that’s not something I agree with. Dogs need periods of activity, but they also need periods of calm. Just like children, they need opportunities to switch off.

Sleep isn’t an optional extra in our daycare. It’s a necessary part of the day.

Dogs process what they’ve experienced while they sleep. Rest helps regulate emotions, reduces stress and allows them to recharge properly. A dog that never gets the chance to settle is a dog that’s spending too much of the day in a heightened state of arousal.

If what you’re looking for is somewhere your dog can spend all day racing around until they collapse into bed at home, then we’re probably not the daycare for you. And that’s absolutely fine.

Ember comes to work with me every single day. She’s my dog. If I wouldn’t want that environment for her, why would I expect it to be good enough for yours?

Everything we do is built around creating an environment where dogs can genuinely thrive. That means appropriate social interaction, enrichment, opportunities to rest and plenty of time to simply be dogs.

We put welfare before profit every single time.

In fact, we turn away more dogs after their taster sessions than we accept. Not because they’re “bad” dogs, but because daycare isn’t right for every dog. I’d much rather say no than put a dog into an environment where they won’t succeed.

So no, I won’t apologise if your dog doesn’t come home wired, frantic or completely exhausted.

I’d much rather they come home calm, content and emotionally balanced.

Because in my eyes, that’s what good daycare looks like.

28/07/2026

🐾 FREE Children Around Dogs Workshop is back!🐾

After the incredible feedback from our first workshop, I'm delighted to announce that we're doing it again!

📅 Friday 21st August
⏰ 10:00am – 10:45am
📍 Lancashire Canine Academy, Dale Street, Accrington.

This FREE interactive workshop is designed to help children understand dogs, recognise dog body language and learn how to stay safe around them.

Every child attending will receive:

📚 A FREE copy of my children's book, Max the Dog Whisperer
🐶 The chance to meet Charlie, our wonderful therapy dog, who helps bring the workshop to life
🐾 Practical skills and knowledge they can take with them for life

The workshop is recommended for children aged 5–9 years, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance, so if you'd like your child to attend, book now via the LCA website before the spaces disappear.

❤️ Can you help us reach even more children?

These workshops are delivered through StillDepth Community CIC, a not-for-profit organisation created to improve dog welfare and community safety through education.

Every child receives a copy of Max the Dog Whisperer, and although I'm the author, I don't make a penny from the books. We buy them directly from Amazon at the author copy price and give them away because I believe every child should have access to this knowledge.

If you'd like to help us continue running these free workshops during the school holidays, please consider making a donation to the StillDepth Community CIC Fund. Every penny raised goes directly back into books, resources and future workshops for children.

Together, we can help more children understand dogs, prevent avoidable incidents and create safer, kinder relationships between children and the dogs they share their lives with.

👇 Book your child's place via the LCA website
https://lancashirecanineacademy.as.me/schedule/a3803167

👇 StillDepth Community CIC donation link
https://gofund.me/de306f806

Thank you for helping us make a difference. 🐾

24/07/2026

Your puppy hasn’t forgotten everything.

They’ve just become a teenager.

Our next Adolescent Dog Training Course starts this Tuesday at 6.30pm and is designed for dogs aged 7 to 24 months who are suddenly struggling with focus, recall, lead walking, overexcitement or listening in general.

Adolescence can be a frustrating stage, but it’s also a really important one. The right training now can make a huge difference to the adult dog they become.

Over six weeks, we’ll help you understand what’s going on, rebuild the basics and give you practical training you can use in everyday life.

Starts Tuesday 28th July at 6.30pm
Six-week course
£125

There are still a few spaces available to book through the booking site

lancashirecanineacademy.as.me

📸 Throwback to when my Stanley was a cheeky teenager ❤️🐾

23/07/2026

It’s my birthday today, and Sophie has already managed to make a middle-aged woman cry.

She surprised me with the most thoughtful gift. If you’ve ever met Sophie, you’ll know that’s just who she is. She genuinely has the biggest heart, and after winning Apprentice of the Year at the local business awards this year… well, no wonder.

I’m spending today with Ember and some of my favourite daycare dogs before sneaking off early. Then I’ve got two whole days off. Result!

Later I’m heading over to Blackpool to see my Mum and Dad, and I’m feeling incredibly lucky today. Amazing staff, wonderful clients, the best dogs, and brilliant friends & family.

I really couldn’t ask for more.

Marcia ❤️