Lancashire Canine Academy

06/06/2026

🐾 Welcome to Puppy School! 🐾

A big LCA welcome to our newest Puppy Foundation Course recruits!

This morning Trainer Gayle met Luna, Alfie, Ollie and Luna as they began their 6-week puppy training journey with us. Over the coming weeks they’ll be learning everything from focus and recall to loose lead walking, calmness and all the life skills needed to become well-mannered family dogs.

We can’t wait to watch their confidence grow and see just how much they achieve by graduation day. ❤️

Thinking about joining us with your own puppy?

Our next Puppy Foundation Course starts THIS MONDAY at 6pm with Trainer Marcia, and we still have a few spaces available.

The first few months of your puppy’s life are the most important training months you’ll ever have. Good habits are much easier to build than bad habits are to fix later.

So if you’re currently living with:
🐾 Shark teeth
🐾 Selective hearing
🐾 Zoomies at bedtime
🐾 Stolen socks
🐾 A puppy who thinks every human and dog is their new best friend

…we can help!

📅 Starts Monday at 6pm
📍 Lancashire Canine Academy, Accrington
⏰ 6-week course
💷 £125

Don’t wait until your puppy is six months old and pulling you down the street. Start training now and give them the best possible foundation for life.

Book your place online before the remaining spaces disappear! 🐶

www.lancashirecanineacademy.co.uk

05/06/2026

One of the first things we look at when a dog is displaying behavioural concerns is whether pain could be playing a role.

At Lancashire Canine Academy, we won’t start working on behavioural issues until a dog has been checked by a vet and given the all clear. That’s because pain can have a huge impact on behaviour.

Think about it. When you’re in pain, you’re often less patient, more irritable, quicker to react, and generally not feeling your best. I know I certainly am. It’s hard to be calm, focused and tolerant when you’re hurting.

Dogs are no different.

A dog that suddenly starts growling, snapping, avoiding handling, becoming reactive around other dogs, struggling to settle, or showing changes in behaviour may not be being “naughty” at all. They may be uncomfortable, sore, or experiencing an underlying medical issue.

Training and behaviour modification are important, but they should never be used to mask a problem that needs medical attention.

Rule out pain first. Then we can make sure we’re helping the dog in the right way.

Behaviour is communication. Sometimes what a dog is trying to tell us is, “I hurt.”

📸 Pic of my beautiful boy Stanley for attention 💜

04/06/2026

🐾 What’s Happening at LCA This Weekend? 🐾

Looking for something fun and productive to do with your dog this weekend? We’ve got two fantastic opportunities coming up at Lancashire Canine Academy!

🎓 Puppy Foundation Course
📅 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 9:00am
💷 £125
📍 Lancashire Canine Academy

Our popular Puppy Foundation Course starts this Saturday and runs for 6 weeks. Suitable for puppies aged 6 months and under, we’ll help you build the foundations for a well-mannered, confident companion through positive, reward-based training.

🐕 Socialisation Walk with Trainer Gayle
📅 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 10:15am
📍 Oakhill Park, Accrington
⏱️ 45 minutes
💷 £14 per dog

Perfect for dogs who need to build confidence around other dogs, learn to stay calm in their presence, or simply gain more positive social experiences. These structured walks are carefully managed by Trainer Gayle to help dogs succeed.

⚠️ Please note: Retractable leads are not permitted on socialisation walks.

Spaces are limited for both activities, so book early to avoid disappointment.

For bookings and further information, visit our website or give us a call on 01254 927699

04/06/2026

🐾 A Friendly Reminder 🐾

Lancashire Canine Academy operates on an appointment-only basis.

Please do not turn up at our training centre without a pre-arranged appointment, especially with your dog, as you will unfortunately be turned away.

At any given time, our team may be caring for our daycare and hotel guests, running training sessions, conducting assessments, or working with clients who have booked appointments. Those dogs and clients are our priority, and we need to ensure they receive our full attention.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss our services, or wish to make a booking, please contact us via our phone line or website enquiry form rather than visiting the centre unannounced.

📞 01254 927699
www.lancashirecanineacademy.co.uk

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a calm, safe, and professional environment for all of the dogs in our care.

Lancashire Canine Academy offers award winning, professional dog training, luxury boarding, and structured daycare, focusing on calm, consistency, and lasting behavioural change.

02/06/2026

For everyone who’s been wondering what on earth I’ve been building at the back of Lancashire Canine Academy… here is the big reveal…

🐾 Welcome to The Snug 🐾

At LCA we’re always looking for ways to improve the experience for our daycare guests, and one thing we’re passionate about is making sure dogs don’t just have fun, they also learn how to relax.

The Snug is our brand-new rest and relaxation space, designed specifically for dogs who need somewhere cosy to switch off during the day.

Inside you’ll find:

✨ Soft lighting
✨ Comfortable beds and chill-out areas
✨ Dog-friendly films on the TV
✨ Calming surroundings
✨ A cosy fire, safely protected with a fire guard, for those extra snug vibes
✨ Plenty of opportunities for dogs to decompress and recharge

While many daycare environments focus on keeping dogs constantly busy, we believe quality rest is just as important as enrichment and exercise. Dogs need time to process, settle and simply be.

Seeing our daycare dogs stretched out, snoozing peacefully and choosing to relax in The Snug has made all the hard work worthwhile.

Because at Lancashire Canine Academy we’re always striving to do better for our guests. ❤️

Now be honest… how many of you would happily spend an afternoon in here yourselves? 😍

If you’re looking for a daycare that prioritises your dog’s wellbeing, emotional health and individual needs, why not book a Daycare Taster Day and let them experience The Snug for themselves? They’ll make new friends, enjoy structured enrichment, and discover why our dogs love spending time at LCA.

📩 Drop us a message or visit our website to book your dog’s taster day.

02/06/2026

We have recently had a few enquiries from owners who have told us they have met people claiming to have “LCA Certified” assistance dogs.

To be absolutely clear, there is no such thing as an LCA Certified or LCA Accredited assistance dog.

At Lancashire Canine Academy, we provide training support for handlers working towards external assessment with the Assistance Dogs Assessment Association (ADAA). We do not certify, accredit or sign off assistance dogs ourselves.

Every dog working towards this pathway must meet strict health, temperament and behavioural criteria set by ADAA standards and all final assessments are carried out independently by ADAA.

We take this incredibly seriously because assistance dog training is not about teaching a few tasks or putting a jacket on a pet. It is a structured, welfare led process that requires the right dog, the right handler and professional oversight throughout.

Not all dogs are suitable for assistance work and not all applicants are suitable for the programme. If a dog does not meet the required standards, or if progressing would compromise welfare, we will not continue with training.

The welfare of the dog and the integrity of genuine assistance dog training will always come first.

All applicants must have a genuine diagnosis, confirmed by a medical professional, who states that an assistance dog would help negate the impact of their condition, not simply be a dog owner wanting to put a coat on their dog so they can take it everywhere in public.

If you are a genuine applicant seeking ethical, professional guidance on this pathway, we welcome you to get in touch to discuss whether this programme is the right fit for you and your dog.

📸 Pixie - one of our assistance dogs in training ❤️🐾

01/06/2026

Three more puppy superstars passed their assessments tonight at Lancashire Canine Academy 🎉🐾

A massive well done to Goose, Poppy and Paddington, who all absolutely smashed it and showed just how much they’ve learned over the last 6 weeks.

Special shoutout to Goose, who took home Top Dog for this course 👏🏆

Watching these puppies grow in confidence, focus and life skills over the course is exactly why we love what we do.

Ready to get your puppy off to the very best start?

Our next Puppy Foundation Course starts:

📅 Saturday 6th June at 9am📅 Monday 8th June at 6pm

🐶 6 week course💷 £125

Give your puppy the skills they need to grow into a calm, confident and well mannered companion.

Book online now to secure your space.
www.lancashirecanineacademy.co.uk

01/06/2026

🌞 June is here and we’ve got an exciting month ahead at Lancashire Canine Academy 🌞

From puppy training and scentwork to workshops, social walks and special events, there is plenty happening this month for dogs and their humans.

Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, working through adolescence, improving recall or just looking for fun ways to train and bond with your dog, we’ve got something for you this June.

Here’s what’s coming up:

🐾 Saturday 6th June
9am - Puppy Foundation Course begins
6 week course | £125

10.15am - Socialisation Walk
📍 Oakhill Park, Accrington
£14 per dog

🐾 Monday 8th June
6pm - Puppy Foundation Course begins
6 week course | £125

7pm - Scentwork Progression
PAYG | £20

🐾 Saturday 13th June
10am - Scentwork Progression
PAYG | £20

🐾 Sunday 14th June
12pm - Pub Garden Training Workshop
£20 per dog

🐾 Monday 15th June
7pm - Clever Dog Club
PAYG | £20

🐾 Wednesday 17th June
6.30pm to 8pm - Recall Masterclass
£50

🐾 Saturday 20th June
10.15am - Socialisation Walk
📍 Oakhill Park, Accrington
£14 per dog

🐾 Sunday 21st June
10.30am to 12.30pm - Canine First Aid Course
£60

🐾 Monday 22nd June
7pm - Scentwork Progression
PAYG | £20

🐾 Tuesday 23rd June
6.30pm - Games with Gayle begins
2 week course | £50

🐾 Wednesday 24th June
6.15pm - Loose Lead Walking Workshop
£25

🐾 Monday 29th June
7pm - Clever Dog Club
PAYG | £20

✨ And that’s not all...

On Sunday 21st June we’ll also be at Oswaldtwistle Carnival with our Lancashire Canine Academy stall.

We’ll be there selling our all natural dog treats and will be on hand all day to answer any questions you have about our training services, luxury dog hotel and structured daycare.

It’s set to be a fantastic family day out, so come along, say hello and have a chat with the team.

Spaces for our June training sessions are limited, so if something catches your eye, get booked in early.

Let’s make this a brilliant month of training, progress and happy dogs 🐕❤️

Book Now www.lancashirecanineacademy.co.uk

01/06/2026

Not dog related, sorry.

Calling on the collective wisdom of the LCA page because apparently menopause has decided my latest character-building challenge is feet that feel like they’re being slow roasted every night.

I’ve now had 3 nights of practically no sleep because my feet are burning so badly I keep having to get up and dunk them in freezing cold water like some sort of deranged midnight spa treatment.

Surely there has to be a better solution than repeatedly stomping to the bathroom at 2am, half asleep, muttering threats to my own hormones.

If anyone has any tips, tricks, remedies, magic potions, sacrificial rituals… I’m all ears.

Because as much as I’d love to think I’m handling this with grace and dignity, the reality is I’m running on zero sleep and I am not a pleasant person without my full 8 hours.

C’mon LCA family, help me out 😭