Mutt Strut Dog Training & Behaviour

31/10/2026

🎃 A SPOOKTACULAR REACTIVE DOG CLASS! 👻

We had another full Reactive Dog Class today, with three of our lovely regulars who have all come such a long way since they first started!

Since it's Halloween, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to kick things up a notch and introduce some extra spooky distractions to challenge our three amazing boys!
We had Halloween themed stations to explore, unusual objects to investigate and plenty of opportunities to practise their skills around each other, and WOW, did they make us proud! ❤️

🐾 For the first time, all three dogs managed perimeter walking throughout the entire class! Something that would have been incredibly challenging for them when they first started.

🐾 They confidently explored our Halloween stations, showing curiosity and a willingness to investigate rather than worry about the unfamiliar objects.

🐾 Most importantly, they were able to work around each other, make good choices and enjoy themselves!

For reactive dogs, progress isn't about never reacting again. It's about building confidence, developing coping skills and learning that the world around them doesn't always have to feel overwhelming. And today was a brilliant example of just how far these three boys have come! We're so proud of them and their dedicated humans, who continue to put in the work week after week.

Happy Halloween from our 3 not-so-spooky superstars! 🐾

23/10/2026

20/10/2026

It was a wet and dreary day today 🌧 but despite his hatred of the rain, Jasper still managed to have fun!

17/10/2026

No words needed for this one 😅 sound on!

16/10/2026

Look at lovely Louis showing off his hard work! 💛

We've been working on Louis' loose lead walking, as well as building his 'close' position for those moments when we need him to stay nearby and safe.

He's been making brilliant progress, and here he is putting those skills into practice by walking calmly past a person while maintaining his position and focus!

That might not sound like a big deal, but Louis absolutely LOVES humans and would usually be pulling over to say hello to everyone he meets!

So this is a fantastic achievement for him, and it's lovely to see all that practice paying off! 🫶🐾

15/10/2026

Lovely Trainer-Led Walks yesterday with Dave and Maggie! 🐾

Maggie has been enjoying some time off while recovering from an injury, but she's now back in action and has made a brilliant recovery!

Hopefully, it won't be long before these two are back enjoying their walks together again, because Dave has definitely missed having his partner in crime by his side!

09/10/2026

Teddy and Foxy came out with us for the 2nd time at the end of September. Just look how happy Ted looks!

His first outing to the training field had him feeling a little bit nervous of the new environment, and he wanted to really take his time looking around.

This time he was straight off exploring! Running along side his brother Foxy, and making sure he didn't miss any of the good sniffs!

They are such a funny little duo, and spending time with them is an absolute pleasure 🐾

28/09/2026

Is your puppy or young dog experiencing their first Halloween and Bonfire Night this year?

Join us this Saturday for a special group session designed for puppies and dogs up to 1 year old, helping them start building positive associations with some of the strange sights and sounds that come with this time of year.

During the session, we’ll gently introduce:

🎃 Spooky Halloween decorations and unusual objects
🎆 Firework sounds played at a carefully controlled level
🐾 Confidence-building activities and positive exposure

Everything will be introduced gradually and at each individual dog’s pace. The aim isn’t to overwhelm them or see how much they can cope with, it’s to begin desensitisation early and help make these new experiences feel safe and uneventful before Halloween and Bonfire Night arrive.

✨ Suitable for puppies and dogs up to 1 year old
📅 Saturday 3rd October
📍 Off Your Lead, Frodsham

Spaces are limited to keep the group small and ensure every dog gets the support they need.

If this will be your dog’s first spooky season, this is a great opportunity to give them a positive head start! 🎃🐾

Book your place here: www.muttstrut.co.uk/service-page/puppy-class

These small group sessions are designed to help your pup grow into a calm, confident dog who can handle the everyday world with ease. Each week we introduce real life sights, sounds, people, and objects in a safe, controlled way, while teaching puppies that most of the time, it’s best to stay neut...

15/09/2026

Meet Kendrick!

This handsome Sprocker had his Behaviour Assessment yesterday to get some support with resource guarding.

He’s a super quick learner and did brilliantly during his assessment! We’ve got a plan in place to help him and his family feel more confident at home, and we can’t wait to get started with his behaviour work in a couple of weeks 🐾