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Dog Training in Yaxley/Peterborough/Cambridgeshire and online! https://linktr.ee/lucycrookdogtraining

Specialising in reactive lead walking, nervous dogs and adolescence
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11/11/2025

We expect so much from our dogs. Perfect loose lead, perfect recall, no reactivity, being calm with visitors etc., and we can become very frustrated with the fluctuations their behaviour brings with some walks being amazing and some being a struggle. Just like us, our dogs have good days and bad days. This depends on previous days and what's happened, how much sleep they've had and what is going on that day with distractions and activity.
Think about how your dog is feeling that day before heading on a walk and expecting them to do well. If it's been a busy few day, or you know they're not focusing and doing their best, make it easier. Go to a quiet location, focus on playing together and make the training you're doing easier for them.
This is a great way to not get frustrated with them and work as a team. Helping our training progress in a positive way.

10/11/2025

If you're pup is like Cooper and has had a stressful week and particularly the weekend of fireworks, make sure to spend this week chilling and giving them a bit of a break.
You mind find they are a little more reactive to sounds and not as settled as usual. Being mindful and giving them some chill time will help them regulate and settle back into their normal self 🥰
Cooper has been doing lots of sleeping, cuddles and sniffing to help him come back down from the stress of the last week

07/11/2025

It's Friday! How was everyone been this week? How are your dogs managing with the fireworks?
Cooper has struggled a little, not knowing where he wants to settle, barking more out the window and coming over for comfort and fuss.
His little worried face breaks my heart every time 💔
I loved fireworks when I was younger and now the impact they have on our pets, other people and wildlife makes me question why they're still available for everyone to buy.

Let's hope most people have used all their fireworks up and this weekend is quiet 🤞

06/11/2025

Are you an owner that enjoys training tricks? For some they might seem like a pointless thing just for fun but they can be a great addition to your general training journey or for those with reactive dogs.
Having some fun skills for your dog to do in situations can be an amazing tool to refocus, give them a job to do or just simply teach them an alternative behavior to jumping and barking.
Middle is one of our favourites, it looks cute but also gives him a place of safety 🥰

05/11/2025

Look at this beautiful boy!
We've been doing training walks together to work on his reactions of excitement to other dogs and people. He struggles to manage his excitement and loves to whine and bark when he sees potential friends.
He has made huge improvements in his reactions and he is able to walk past some dogs and stay calmer 🥰

04/11/2025

Training in the dark!
We are now at the stage of early sunsets and walking in the dark.
Most of our dogs will behave differently in the darkness. They can smell and hear things but can't see, or they see shadows and get easily spooked. Taking the time to work on your training in the dark is super important to build confidence and have your daylight skills work during your darker walks.

31/10/2025

Happy Friday, hope you've had a good week and today hasn't been stressful for your dogs. Cooper has found today a little overwhelming as we had a busier walk with distractions and some fireworks going off near our house which he wasn't a fan of. Much more settled now though!

Fingers crossed for everyone and your dogs over the next week of fireworks!

30/10/2025

If you ever wonder what your trainer or pet professional thinks after you've finished working with them, just know, we think about you and your journey with your dog. I look back at photos and wonder what you're up to now. I think back of the training and games and work we did together.

I love what I do, I feel so much pride when I look at the journeys owners have gone on with their pets. Not all the journeys are smooth sailing but supporting you through those times makes my job worthwhile.

Now I'm off to go look at more photos of the dogs I've worked with over the years 🥰❤

29/10/2025

Struggling to get your dog engaging with training?

Toys can be a powerful tool to build a connection with our dog in different and challenging environment.

Having a toy that only comes out for training or when you need engagement keeps the toy to be a high value item.

I go for a toy that gives us the opportunity to play together, a tug toy is ideal for you to keep hold of while playing with your pup.

I am lucky enough to be a partner of tug-e-nuff as their toys are my go to for training (you'll see me bring them out if we have sessions together).
At the moment they have a 25% Halloween sale on copy the link below and get yourself some discounted toys to help unlock some great training success (If following the link I do get a small commission on purchases)

https://tug-e-nuff.com/collections/offer?ref=lucycrook

28/10/2025

Do you ever stop and let the world go by when out with your dog?

When training and working through issues we are often focused on the doing, being active, training sessions being go go go. However, this isn't always the most useful way to tackle the issues we might be facing.

Dogs get used to our routine, and if every time we go out it is always active and on the move they then struggle when we ask them to switch off and calm in different environments.
For those fizzier dogs that get over excited and react to the world I make sure to add in some calm, chill moments in their sessions. Here we are sitting in a park, just watching people and dogs go past. We worked on seeing distractions and disengaging with focus on me while staying in our seating calm positions.

So, even though it's colder, go find yourself a quiet spot, take in the beautiful autumn colours and watch the world go by with your pup. Even take them a chew and yourself a hot drink and enjoy the moment together.

27/10/2025

Looking for training classes to build strong training around distractions for your dog?
My classes could be just the thing you're looking for. Five week courses Leveled to give you the progress you're looking for. Working on a range of skills for your dog to learn how to navigate the world.
At Stilton Dog Field it is a secure environment with some distractions of the farm beside, help your dog learn to disengage from farm animals they can see during class aswell as the other dogs.

For more information check out this link: https://www.lucycrookdogtraining.com/services-2

26/10/2025

Dogs and Halloween!
Reminder that this can be a scary time for our dogs. Lots of decorations can be spooky for our dogs and kids and adults in costumes with masks or that change their silhouette can cause confusion and stress.
If you have people in costumes coming to your house be mindful and give your dog space to get away or don't let your dog near the door when children are trick or treating.

Address

Yaxley

PE7

Opening Hours

Monday	09:30 - 21:00
Tuesday	09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:30 - 21:00
Thursday	09:30 - 17:00
Sunday	09:30 - 21:00

Website

http://www.lucycrookdogtraining.com/, https://linktr.ee/lucycrookdogtraining

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