The Canine Coven

24/01/2025

Frank joined the Middle School crew last night, everyone enjoyed exploring and running through the tunnel! We worked on focus and stay around distractions, and everyone managed to keep a timed stay! Great class 😁🥰

22/01/2025

It was walking and enrichment fun at puppy classes last night! Everyone tried out some walking techniques and did so well! All the pups walking on lead is getting better each week. I'm super proud of everyone! 👏
Everyone had fun exploring some of the enrichment toys before the end of the class 🥰

17/01/2025

Welcome to Kevin, Forger, and Frank (starting next week!) to the Middle School course 🎉. We had a quiet start, but the boys utilised their time to work on their confidence building, and they did amazing! I'm super proud of these boys already 💙

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15/01/2025

Week 2 of puppy classes at The Canine Coven! This group did so well on learning their lie down and stay, super proud of everyone 😁. We explored some textures and the crate, amazing efforts from all the pups! 👏

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13/01/2025

Did you know when dogs reach adolescence, they go through a second socialisation phase? This is the perfect time to invest in training! The Canine Covens 4-Week Middle School Course is designed to help your dog build focus, self-control, and advanced skills while navigating the challenges of their teenage stage.

The Canine Coven has highly rated popular training classes based in Lostock Hall, where many happy dogs and their humans have already transformed their lives through positive, effective training. 🎓 Book today and give your dog the tools they need for a brighter, better future together!

📅 Starting 16th January, 6.30pm at Paws and Play Daycare in Lostock Hall – book now at
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📩WhatsApp 07751466056
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10/01/2025

Does your dog need to calm down a little bit more at home? Check out these calming tips!

1️⃣ Stimulate your dog's mind and promote relaxation by incorporating scent-based activities. Using a snuffle mat, puzzle or playing "find it" games, where treats are hidden around the house, can satisfy their natural instincts and help them unwind. Enrichment is a great tool for stimulating our dogs brains and tiring them out!

2️⃣ Providing your dog with a safe, quiet space, like a crate or gated area, helps them decompress and relax. Make it inviting with a comfy bed and a chew toy or stuffed Kong. When used positively, confinement training teaches your dog that calmness is rewarding and promotes a sense of security. If you don’t have an area for your dog, consider place training with a bed. Making sure dogs all have a designated “calm” space will help them. Think of this like us wanting to relax in bed after a long day, dogs should have their own "calm space" alternative.

3️⃣ Just like us, dogs benefit from moments to slow down and reset. Incorporate short pauses during play or training sessions by asking for a calm behaviour like “sit” or “down.” Reward them for staying still and relaxed. These pauses help your dog’s brain shift gears, teaching them how to self-regulate and stay calm even in exciting situations. This sort of training can teach our dogs to think for themselves more, taking breaks and encouraging that calm brain to take over.

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08/01/2025

First puppy class of 2025 🥳. Welcome these little cuties! Duggie, Roxi, Henry, Lily, and Dolly all joined The Canine Coven puppy school last night 🐾. All the pups did so well working on their focus and sits, and they all had great fun with the games!

06/01/2025

Does your dog constantly demand attention by barking, pawing, or nudging? While it may seem cute at first, these behaviours can become disruptive, especially if you have a larger breed! Here's how to handle it positively:

1️⃣ Ignore the Demands: Avoid giving in when your dog is pushy. Turn away from them and wait for the behaviour to pass.
2️⃣ Reward Calmness: Wait for your dog to settle, then reward them with attention, treats, or playtime. This shows them that calm, appropriate behaviours get the attention they are after.
3️⃣ Teach an Alternative Behaviour: Redirect their energy by teaching commands like 'sit' or 'place' before giving attention. If they know they have to "ask nicely" by providing a behaviour like "sit" first, this can help reinforce calmness in their minds!
4️⃣ Provide Enrichment: Boredom can drive attention-seeking. Use puzzle toys, sniffing games, or structured activities to keep them engaged.
5️⃣ Check their routine: If you find they are restless and attention seeking at a certain point each day, assess their daily routine and see if you can add something like an extra walk, play time, enrichment or even a nap time. Sometimes attention seeking is a dogs way of telling us they are needing something more in their life!

Consistency is key! Over time, your dog will learn that calm, polite behavior gets them what they want. 🐕💖

04/01/2025

🐾 Only ONE spot left! 🐾

Don’t miss your chance to join the Puppy Training Course starting 7th January in Lostock Hall! 🎓🐶 This is your last opportunity to give your pup the best start with confidence-building, socialisation, and essential training skills.

📩 WhatsApp 07751466056, email [email protected] or visit thecaninecoven.com to grab the final spot before it’s gone! ✨

26/12/2024

🎉 Start 2025 Off Right with The Canine Coven! 🎉

New year, new adventures for your dogs! 🐾 January training classes are the perfect way to kick off 2025 with confidence, connection, and lots of wagging tails.

✨ Puppy Classes – Starting 7th January
Lay the foundation for a lifetime of good behavior! From socialisation to basic obedience, our positive, reward-based training sets your puppy up for success.

✨ Middle School Classes – Starting 16th January
Take your training to the next level! Build on your dog’s skills with fun recall and walking games, focus training, and practical techniques to tackle tricky behaviours.

🐶 Expert training led by Lydia, with over a decade of experience.
🐾 Positive, engaging classes designed to strengthen your bond.
🎓 Celebrating every win with certificates and graduation photos!

Don’t wait, spots fill up fast! Join the Coven and make 2025 your dog’s best year yet. 🌟

Visit - www.thecaninecoven.com for more information and to book
Text Lydia on WhatsApp - 07751466056 to book
Email at [email protected] to book

Step in to The Canine Coven, where we weave spells of positivity and harmony to deepen the connection between owners and their dogs. Join our magical training courses to unlock your dogs potential and form a peaceful relationship founded on trust and admiration.

24/12/2024

A very Merry Christmas from Lydia at The Canine Coven! I just wanted to say a big thank you to all my lovely customers who joined me this year, it has been so great to teach you all and I have met some truly wonderful people and their dogs this year!

I am working on lots of things behind the scenes to launch in early 2025, so bear with me over the next month or so while I navigate all the new things! But I am so excited to share it with you all. Some things are taking longer than anticipated, but once everything is ready I will be posting about it ASAP!

Thank you again to everybody who has helped my little business keep going, and help me do what I love for my job! Onwards and upwards after my first full year of The Canine Coven.

A big special thank you to for being so supportive of my classes 💜💜

17/12/2024

A very happy from handsome boy Riley 🐶

16/12/2024

🐾 Why Teaching Calm is Key! 🐾

Teaching your dog to be calm isn’t just about preventing overexcitement, it’s about building their confidence and helping them handle situations with ease. 🌟

Training your dog to “settle” on command is great for promoting calmness in all situations. Start by guiding them to lie on a mat or bed, rewarding them for staying relaxed. Over time, increase the duration and introduce small distractions to strengthen their focus.

This simple technique not only helps your dog manage excitement but also builds their confidence and ability to stay calm, no matter what’s happening around them. A calm pup is a happy, balanced pup! 🐶✨

The Canine Coven believes in keeping dogs in a calm state of mind, promoting better learning and bond building! Check the website for our popular courses and reach out for any advice and to book on to a course 🐾

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Email - [email protected]
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10/12/2024

Little Rupert giving us a fab 😆😋

09/12/2024

🐾 Distraction-Proof Your Dog’s Training! 🐾

Training your dog to listen with distractions is all about starting small. Begin practicing in a calm, quiet environment where your dog can focus on you. Once they’ve mastered that, slowly add distractions like a toy on the floor, a treat in your other hand, or a family member walking by.

Building up distractions at home is key! It helps your dog learn to filter out the noise and focus on you before going out in to the real world. Take your time, taking it slow will give much more time for the good behaviour to build!

With time and patience, your pup will learn that listening to you is always their best choice, even in a world full of exciting distractions! 🐶🙌

05/12/2024

🐾✨ New puppy parent? Here are The Canine Covens top 5 training tips to set you and your pup up for success! ✨🐾

🐶Set achievable goals to keep progress steady
🐶Stick to a routine,consistency is key!
🐶Celebrate every little win along the way 🥳
🐶Socialise the right way to build confidence and bond
🐶Do your research and don’t hesitate to reach out for help

Need advice on puppy training? Contact The Canine Coven for puppy training options, stay tuned for new things in 2025!

04/12/2024

Last class with the puppies this week! For the last one we worked on learning give paw, and everyone got it! We even tried touch and high five to take it up a notch 😊. Everyone was so good for their graduation pictures, and little Murphy won the musical sits game!
‼️Graduation certificates will be sent out by the end of the week with graduation pictures ‼️

29/11/2024

Final week for the Middle School boys! Lando, Bagel, Louis and Rupert all got their certificates 🥳. We worked on some mobility tricks and had some more fun games for the last one! Bruce couldn't make the last one but he sends his love to everyone!