--- title: "Dog training" url: "https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-01-14-07-00-dog-training" school: "Park Community Academy" --- # Dog training ![Image of Dog training](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/blog/IMG_0473(3).jpeg) 1 May 2025 [Mr Dillingham](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/author/DDillingham) Our students are continuing their weekly therapy dog training sessions—and both dog and handlers are making great progress! This week’s focus was on calm commands, lead walking, and gentle interaction. Students practised patience, communication, and positive reinforcement techniques, helping the dog build trust and confidence. Not only do these sessions support the dogs development, but they also give students the chance to build empathy, teamwork, and responsibility—skills that go far beyond the classroom. Every week brings more progress—and plenty of tail wags too! [Therapy Dog](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/therapy-dog) [Dog Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/dog-training) [ Exploring maps and globes ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-01-13-43-00-exploring-maps-and-globes) [Book buddies ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-01-14-28-00-book-buddies) ![Park Community Academy](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/logo/Untitled_design_(9)_(1).png) #### Park Community Academy Mrs J Aaron (Academy Business Lead) 158 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253 764130 #### Useful Links: - [Vacancies](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/vacancies1) - [Blackpool Education Partnership](https://www.blackpoolteachingschoolalliance.org.uk/) - [Independent Travel Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/independent-travel-training) - [Embrace Teaching School Hub](https://www.torview.org/educational-excellence/teaching-school-hub) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ParkCommunityAcademy) - [X](https://twitter.com/PCABlackpool) © Copyright 2025–2026 Park Community Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)