--- title: "Dog training" url: "https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-10-35-00-dog-training" school: "Park Community Academy" --- # Dog training ![Image of Dog training ](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/blog/IMG_1131.jpeg) 22 May 2025 [Mr Dillingham](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/author/DDillingham) Our learners wrapped up their final dog training session with confidence, care, and lots of wagging tails! Held in a bright and open space, the session focused on reinforcing commands, building trust, and strengthening the bond between handler and dog. As seen in the photos, students guided dogs through sit, stay, recall, and reward-based training. The progress over time has been amazing, and this last session was a great celebration of all their hard work. **Skills developed include:** - **Positive reinforcement techniques** - **Effective communication with animals** - **Patience and consistency** - **Building trust and confidence** - **Observation and timing in training** A huge well done to everyone involved! You’ve shown great dedication and teamwork throughout these sessions — both the dogs and the students have come so far. [Therapy Dog](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/therapy-dog) [Dog Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/dog-training) [ Tying our laces!](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-10-12-00-tying-our-laces) [Sticking stickman!! ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-11-04-00-sticking-stickman) ![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/)