Mutleys Dog Training

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!

20/05/2025

Last night these three puppies completed there puppy classes, but they didn’t just complete it they nailed it. Some awesome work from all! Well done Nessa, Mabel and Guinness and your humans, your hard work shows….. a pleasure to have you in class!

16/05/2025

I’ll be honest…… girls night out in town…. Yes! Taking the pup????? Maybe! But as hubby was out and kids busy and I didn’t want to just leave her I went for it! We got the bus into town ( first ever bus as always used trains) walked through town, met friends, went to a pub for three hours! Then walked back to bus and home! For some dogs that’s easy, no drama right!!!! But for a dog that’s sensitive and a bit of a stress head it’s a huge deal! But guess what all the small bits of training over the last two years added up and she nailed it!
It’s lush when your dogs can join you in life!! Shout if that feels like a huge milestone and I can help you get there!!! We had the BEST night out in town! Love you Mabel 💕💕💕

14/05/2025

There's going to be some changes too Mutleys, we are loosing our OG hall in Clifton and looking for a new location for Monday nights as well as hoping to add in a Plus class in Framtpon Cotterell....

If any one knows of a hall (Clifton/Redland/Horfield/Stoke Bishop) that would take pups and have space on Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays please send over ideas..... my Redland hall may be able to take us I am waiting confirmation.

Frampton people would you have been able to make a 5pm class on a Monday or is that generally too early (looking at a Plus type class)......

Any thoughts would be great, thanks all!

22/04/2025

What’s the best way to get help with your dog??????
It’s to research, book and pay a trainer and follow there advice for a good amount of time. On line trainers might make it look like there’s a quick fix but there rarely is. Making changes or training takes time, patience and commitment! Things won’t change in a week but they will improve over time with consistency. Equally asking on social media sites won’t get you an answer, it will further confuse you! I see regularly worrying advice on different social media pages….. my dog has started growling when they have a chew what should we do….. answers ranged from take it away every time to leave dog alone when eating….. these are not professionals and have no qualifications to offer advice. Find a trainer that uses methods your happy with, understands your dog and stick with their advice to see improvements!

17/02/2025

Did you know this? 👀

Short bursts of play… like a quick game of tug - can be just as effective as a long walk for burning off energy and relieving stress! Plus, play strengthens your bond with your dog and keeps them happy, healthy, and satisfied. 🫶

We think every dog guardian should know this! Hit share to spread the word. 👌