Lucky’s Paws

11/08/2025

If you’ve been thinking about dog training but feel unsure or overwhelmed… this post is for you.

Maybe you’re worried your dog’s behaviour is too “bad,” or that you’ve already made mistakes. Maybe you’re scared of being judged or told off.

This post highlights just a handful of my clients and their initial worries.

I’ve absolutely felt this too, in other parts of life.

My fears were real, but thankfully, the outcome was the same as it’s been for my clients.

We’ll always meet you with compassion, support, and zero judgment.

You’ll gain the tools and confidence to better understand your dog.

You’ll see change - not just in your dog, but in yourself too.

Training isn’t about being perfect. It’s about growing together, one step at a time.

If you’re on the fence, know this: you don’t need to have it all figured out. Your dog doesn’t need to be “ready.” You just need to take that first step, and we’ll be right there with you. Swipe through the pics to see some of our clients’ starting points.

I’d love to hear from you, too! It might be about your own experiences, or if you resonate with my clients- please feel free to share in the comments or send me a DM.

And, keep an eye out for Part 2, where you’ll hear from the same clients, now speaking from the other side of their journey.

08/08/2025

🖐️ My Top 5 Handling Commands 🐾
(+ one extra one you might guess 👀)

Struggling with vet visits? Grooming nightmares? Or just want to set your dog up for calm, confident handling?

These are the top five commands I teach my dogs to help make handling as easy as possible:

✨ Lay – for calm body checks
✨ Chin – for stillness when checking eyes, ears and mouth
✨ Centre – for safety and control
✨ Look – for focus
✨ Box – for focus and support for the more visually reactive dog

Training these simple commands means less stress and more success whether you’re at the vets, groomers, or just doing a weekly ear check at home.

🎥 The video shows you these in action with Victor and Luna — but there’s one command I teach all the time that’s not shown here. Can you guess what it is? Drop your guesses in the comments 👇

📩 Fancy a full breakdown on any of these? Or interested in attending a Canine Touch workshop?
Send me a DM or pop a comment below - I’d love to hear from you!

06/08/2025

🐶 If You Had Your Time Again With Your Dog… What Would You Do Differently?

I recently asked a few questions on my stories and asked for your feedback… this was question number one! And these were just some of your replies. Your answers were honest, heartfelt, and eye-opening. 👁️ 👁️

Some of the most common things shared were:
✨ “Started training (with you 😉) earlier.”
🐾 “Socialise them properly from the beginning - which is not allowing them to greet every person and every dog.”
💖 “Change my priorities.”
🦴 “Enjoy her more as a puppy.”

It can be helpful to reflect on your journey with your dogs - and it’s never too late to make changes if they’re needed. Whether you’re just starting out or have had your dog for years, your experience matters.

👉 So tell me - if you could go back to day one with your dog, what would you do differently? Drop it in the comments. I’d love to hear your story.

We also have;
⭐️ Best Advice
⭐️ Worst Advice
⭐️ What is your biggest fear?

To come… watch this space!

29/07/2025

More Than Just a Job ❤️

Last week, I sat down with Erin from HD8 Life CIC to chat about the real, deep impact that dog training can have - not just on the dog, but on the entire family.

Halfway through sharing a story, I broke down in tears.

In December 2023, Olivia called me. She had just adopted Grayson from a local kennel, full of hope and excitement. She imagined family walks to the park, holidays across the UK, weekends at Cannon Hall with the kids and Grayson by their side.

But very quickly, that dream began to fall apart.

Grayson was dog-aggressive - something the kennel had failed to mention. He reacted intensely to every dog he saw, and as his anxiety spiralled, he began redirecting on to his owners.

Still, Olivia and her family didn’t give up. They loved him too much to consider sending him back. So they rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Every day, for months. Training sessions. Meet Ups. Walks with Emily. Step by step, they helped Grayson find his calm - and his confidence.

And now?

Now, Grayson is everything they hoped he would be. They walk together, travel together, live together - fully, joyfully. He’s relaxed. Happy. Sociable. He’s their family in every sense of the word.

That transformation didn’t happen overnight. But it did happen - because they committed, and because training gave them the tools to make it possible.

This is what dog training can do. It’s not just about teaching commands or fixing problems. It’s about changing lives. For the dog, and for the humans who love them. My tears were happy ones, because his life now is one I dream of for all dogs.

I’m launching a new interview series where I sit down with my clients to share stories like Grayson’s - real journeys, real challenges, real victories. You’ll catch the highlights on social media, with full stories featured on our website.

I can’t wait for you to meet Grayson - and see just how far love, patience, and a little expert help can go.

28/07/2025

Lucky’s Paws – Trusted & Supportive Dog Training in Huddersfield 🏠

A little post to detail all of our services so you can everything in one place, hopefully making it a little easier to navigate.

We offer a wide range of dog training services – from puppy training and scent work classes to behavioural support and tailored 1-to-1 sessions.

Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, we’re here to support you both.

What sets us apart? Alongside Lucky’s Paws, we also run Lucky’s Legacy Rescue, helping dogs both here in the UK and overseas. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all backgrounds, temperaments, and needs, we bring a depth of understanding and compassion to every training session.

📲 Swipe through the slides to explore all of our services.

Want to learn more? You can reach us by:

👉 Messaging us via our social media platforms.
👉 Filling out the contact form at www.luckys-paws.com
👉 Giving us a call – we’re always happy to talk!

All our pricing is on the website. Let’s work together to help your dog thrive.

24/07/2025

Freyja 🐾

This girl has been SO deserving of her moment in the spotlight for so long and now is her time to shine.

In the words of her owner “Our biggest worry when we booked in for training with Freyja was that we wouldn’t be able to work through the issues and we would have to give her up 😢”

It dawned on me recently that so many times with clients it can be really hard for them to see their progress when they live it every day.

Freyja is unrecognisable now from where she started and that is testament to the people around her. This Saturday just gone, I got to see her properly in person and I was blown away.

Her family started with 1-1 sessions with me and have gone on to make full use of our incredible dog walking service with as well as attending client meet ups and our Saturday pack walksyou guys are really flying ❤️

Freyja is living the most fulfilling, fun life and their adventures and world is growing by the day.

Show Freyja and her family all the love in the comments and if your dog sounds like Freyja from a year ago, get in touch. We can’t wait to help ❤️

14/07/2025

Nicola and Bo 🐾

Today, we had our session 3 and it was like meeting a whole different person and dog than in our first session.

Nicola adopted Bo late last year. He came with many issues and he grew into them as time went on. She just wanted to be able to enjoy her time with him and make the most of every day.

His reactivity to people and dogs was extreme but today, we have walked around a very busy Cannon Hall (offlead, out of control dogs a plenty) and he excelled. No reactions, no stress. Unthinkable 2 months ago..

They have taken full advantage of the community side of Lucky’s Paws and I am honestly over the moon with their progress together. There is more I know they want to achieve but for now, I want them to bask in where they started to where they are now.

Well done Nicola, I know how tough this year has been and I am so glad you chose to get in touch.❤️

09/07/2025

A lovely morning meeting fellow trainer and friend Naomi over at Woodland Whisperers Dog Training Ltd

I keep my dog training circle of friends very small as I find this world quite toxic and negative so finding someone who is not only fab at what they do but utterly lovely as well is amazing 😍

Exciting things to come

The dog training world is a very toxic place full of arguments about who is right and who is wrong and honestly I’m not about that life! 🥴

I met with the wonderful Estelle from Lucky’s Paws today as we have some plans in the making for you guys - You’ll have to wait and see what’s coming! 😍

It is sooooo refreshing to sit down with another dog maniac like me and discuss all things dog with another trainer who shares the same ethics and values and is truly amazing at what she does - You don’t find that often! 🐶

Can’t wait for the next brew and catch up! Exciting times to come 😉🐾