Roz has unlocked the language of dog for us. As first time dog owners we are starting to feel confident with all aspects of dog training for our cocker spaniel. We would definitely recommend.
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.
Up coming webinar: “Yeah, but my dog doesn’t take treats”.
The bigger picture : Increasing food motivation in dogs beyond raising treat value and making food ‘more exciting’
Human-directed aggression webinar
Delve into how to improve or resolve human-directed aggression with this webinar.
Dogs, visitors and doorbells training guide
This 29-page guide with video content is packed with detailed information on how to reduce charging and barking at the doorbell. It also addresses managing over-excitement, territorial behaviour, and fear of unfamiliar people in the home.
Recent articles
Check out our ever growing resource of free dog training and behaviour articles
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…
The crate debate: To crate or not to crate your dog
Why I am against crating I am personally very much against crates, with the exception of if a dog has…
Does your dog eat poo?
Why might dogs eat poo? There are a few reasons: Diet and coprophagia In my experience, the vast majority of…
Fussy eaters and grazers
This article was featured on allaboutdogfood.co.uk, the UK’s top canine nutrition site. It was reviewed and endorsed by the website’s…
What should you look for in a pet care service?
Here at Mutty Professor, we are passionate about providing top-notch pet care and enjoy working alongside others who share our…
Does your dog really want a tummy rub?
Recognising body language Our puppy class attendees are asked to give five body language observations as part of their homework,…