Mutleys Dog Training

22/04/2026

Pup pulling on the lead still - stop going out and just allowing the same thing to happen day after day. Make changes to your equipment and your routine. Choose some lead walking specific equipment (I like collar and lead) and go out and train on it, ensure you reward the loose lead, focused walking and make sure there is no forward movement on a tight lead. As soon as the lead goes tight stop or change direction (depends where you are as to what is easier).
NEVER use the lead walking specific equipment for a walk where you are not fully committed to training, move to a harness or different attachment so it is clear to the dog what equipment they are on not ambiguous!
In the early days of lead walk training have NO destination, walk back and forth on the same piece of land - this gives pup the chance to learn how to walk on a lead without constant new smells and environment, find an quiet lane or and empty car park and practice.
Start with a 5 minute practice, then switch equipment or jump in the car to go somewhere they can be free roaming. As the weeks go on they should be able to walk nicely for longer so build up to 10 minutes, 15 minutes, start venturing out of the car park/boring side road and get some nice walking where you need it.
Please stop going out doing the same thing every day if it is not working! Make some changes and you will get there.

07/03/2026

We have spaces in our Plus classes available if you wanted to get out and do some fun classes with your older puppy/dog. Classes build a bond, help you troubleshoot and work on things that need polishing or practicing. They give you the chance to work around distractions and make friends with other owners.
Spaces available Wednesday and Thursday 820pm in Redland, and Monday 12noon in Canford Park.
Come along and have some fun!

14/11/2025

It’s Friday and the weather has messed up my outside classes but mabel and I still embraced the rain today and headed out, once out and muddy we might as well stay out for a good run! We did some memory retrieves which she loved and lots of splashing in puddles together!
Let’s see some pics from your muddy walks today!!!!! Attach in the comments!!!!!

01/11/2025

Today is a really special day! It’s Mutleys 20th anniversary! 20 years ago today I ran my first puppy class in my hall in Clifton with just three little pups! We quickly grew to two full nights a week, then new locations and franchises. It’s been the most rewarding job and I wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve made amazing friends, I’ve run on a lot of recommendations and a lot of returning clients! One of those very first clients in that first puppy class is still with me today with his new dogs!
Thank you all for recommending Mutleys and coming back again and again!
🎉🎉🥳🍾🍾🥂🥂

24/10/2025

Just wanted to give a big hello and well done to my new puppy class who had to hide under the trees this morning! Not the best weather but we got through all the exercises and got a lovely photo of everyone too! Great bunch of gorgeous dogs! See you next week 😀

07/09/2025

Please can you as my clients please this petition. As dog trainers we are being given four weeks notice to get a licence in place to use Bristol parks for training and paid activities. I have previously tried to get a permit to work in Canford park but had no response! I am happy to pay! BUT the council are asking us to pay per green space….. if you have ever met me on the downs/ St Andrews park/horfield common/stoke lodge/Victoria park/st George park/ Redland green under these new rules this WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE
I would only be able to afford a licence to work at Canford park. So you would have to come to me. Fine if you drive or your issues are not based in the woods!
If you have a dog walker you may loose them as they have to choose the one park they want to walk in or face multiple thousands of pounds in fees. We do not earn enough to find £1500-3000 a year for this!
We also need to have first aid training… a totally reasonable request! What is not reasonable is putting this to us with no notice and no consultation and expecting us to have £500 and first aid training within three weeks with no time to plan! Come on Bristol fight back! This covers your PT/ outside yoga/ Nordic walkers etc too… costs will be passed onto clients and businesses will cease to run! Being outside in green spaces and joining clubs aids mental health!
Lastly this fee is disproportionate to other councils who charge £200-300 for multiple parks inc London!
Please sign and get this reduced to multiple locations and a more reasonable fee either a notice period.
If you can write to local councillors even better!
Thank you!

Reduce Parks Business Licensing Fees in Bristol

13/07/2025

Mutleys will be running Friday morning session in Canford Park at 10am on the following dates:
July 25th - full
August 1st - 3 spaces
August 8th - 3 spaces
August 15th - 3 spaces
Do book your spaces to avoid missing out, pay for the weeks you can attend as its holiday season. Come have some fun and do some training with your dog and let them go home tired mentally and physically!
Thanks

08/07/2025

Its going to be hot again this week, here is a good chart to help you know how to handle to the heat and whether to take your dog out or just hang out at home. Remember not taking them out will not hurt them, but taking them out could! Be safe! Thanks to Pet Plan and Izzy with Acer for sending this over!!

07/07/2025

My office for the evening! I love outside classes and will be doing some extras outside for a few weeks this summer! Email me if you’re interested in some Monday evening Plus level classes outside!
[email protected]

17/06/2025

It’s going to be hot this week! Think about early/late walks or just staying home! Do some brain work and bonding instead! Good advice below if your dog gets over heated!

https://heatstroke.dog/2018/08/02/cold-as-ice-keeping-hot-dogs-cool/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK-ShBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnPWIfxrlDYEaMSmdEK9P2lOLvsddh_B1jVCVDDf8e18Jxk1LS045XQEa9ro_aem_l6zV4-Fuyy_AU5JLKT1xMA

There is very little robust scientific evidence on cooling dogs, but this is what we know so far.

08/06/2025

STOP!!! Time to change your mind about how to wear out your dog! Yes they need regular exercise to stay physically fit but if you really want to wear them out and have a chilled day think about using there brain.
Mabel has not had a walk today, it’s 2pm. She’s fast asleep…. We did a scent work class from 10-11am this morning! It’s totally wiped her out without any racing around! Maybe attend an obedience class, scent work, man trailing, get them thinking and get them feeling satisfied! And you can have a relaxed Sunday too!
Drop me a what’s app on the button below or email [email protected] to find out about our weekly classes combining obedience with fun games, tricks and some basic scent searches!

20/05/2025

These guys nailed puppy class last night! Mabel, Guinness and Nessa were amazing in there class last night, walking past dogs and people, learning some on lead etiquette, stays, toy play and stops! Fantastic work and the hard work is showing! Well done!