I used the "walk and train" service and had the pleasure of Hayley as our trainer. Hayley is calm and patient with my super pully turbo spaniel. She is knowledgeable and consistent in her approach and my dog loves her!

We're one of Bristol's most highly qualified dog training & dog behaviourist teams
The Mutty Professor is a dedicated team of clinical animal behaviourists, dog training & dog behaviour specialists, based in Bristol. We help owners create strong, respectful bonds with their dogs & puppies through ethical, evidence-based training methods.
Our services
Training & coaching to help you build the best bond with your puppy or dog, from one of the highest qualified teams of dog trainers and clinical animal behaviourists in the UK
Based in the heart of Bristol
We stand as one of the most highly qualified and extensively accredited teams of dog training and animal behaviour professionals in the UK.
Photo credit - Matt Elliott Pet Photography: the best pet photographer in Bristol!
The Mutty team
Meet our team of highly qualified dog trainers and clinical animal behaviourists
Roz Pooley
Business owner & clinical animal behaviouristEmily
Clinical animal behaviourist & dog trainerHayley
Clinical animal behaviourist (provisional) & dog trainer
A growing library of educational material to help you and your dog
Explore our curated collection of pre-recorded webinars and eBook handouts, covering a wide spectrum of dog and puppy training topics to empower you and your furry friend.
Teach your dog to settle – at home and on
This in-depth, easy-to-follow guide by Clinical Animal Behaviourist Roz Pooley shows you how to teach your dog to calmly rest on a mat at home and take a break on walks, using evidence-based, compassionate methods.
Puppy socialisation: A guide
Raising a confident, well-adjusted dog starts with thoughtful socialisation and this downloadable guide shows you how.
“Yeah, but my dog doesn’t take treats”- webinar on increasing
The bigger picture : Increasing food motivation in dogs beyond raising treat value and making food ‘more exciting’
Recent articles
Check out our ever growing resource of free dog training and behaviour articles
A prolonged break from walks: beneficial or stressful?
About 10 years ago, I used to recommend most of my reactive dog cases take a 2–3 week break from…
The important role of management in dog behaviour: When and why it matters
What is management in dog behaviour? ‘Management’ refers to preventing a dog from rehearsing problem behaviours by making it difficult…
Why I don’t encourage anxious or fearful dogs with treats, toys, or praise
Why I don’t use encouragement with fearful dogs When a dog or puppy is scared, I do not actively encourage…
How to successfully visit another dog’s home with your dog
Dogs don’t naturally invite other dogs into their homes. We humans facilitate these visits, often without considering how unnatural the…
🐿️ Identifying and Managing Predatory Behaviour In Dogs 🦌
Here's a video of me managing my three dogs after recalling them off three running deer! I put Mohawk on…
How to handle mouthing and biting behaviour in puppies and dogs
Why do puppies bite? Puppies can bite for several reasons: During play, puppies can learn bite inhibition, which is the…