Understand the behaviour
Advice is based on the dog, the household, the environment, and the situations that feel difficult.
Dog behaviour support for real homes and real walks
Stacey helps owners understand what happens before, during, and after difficult behaviour so the training plan targets the pressure points. Support can help with separation anxiety, reactivity to dogs or people, lead pulling, recall, resource guarding, jumping up, mouthing, visitor issues, confidence, and household routines.
Make home easier
Home consultations focus on realistic management, training steps, and a written plan.
Practise in context
1-2-1 sessions support practical skills such as lead walking, recall, jumping up, and mouthing.
Dog behaviour and training services in Shropshire
Home behaviour consultation
A 1 to 1.5 hour home consultation for behaviour concerns, including a full written training plan. Suitable for reactivity in the home, separation anxiety, resource guarding depending on severity, and more complex behaviour concerns.
Home consultation only: GBP 60. Home consultation plus follow up: GBP 90.
1-2-1 dog training session
A focused session of up to 60 minutes for lead pulling, recall, jumping up, mouthing, confidence, and everyday skills. At least 3 to 4 sessions are recommended for many training goals.
1-2-1 training session: GBP 30.
Online consultation
Nationwide virtual dog behaviour support by email or virtual call, with advice shaped around the dog, household, and behaviour history.
Online consultation: GBP 45. Online consultation plus follow up: GBP 65.
All consultations include a full training plan. After a consultation, telephone and email support is available for questions related to what has already been discussed. Mileage may apply for home consultations outside a 20 mile radius of SY4 5PZ.
What your dog may be struggling with
- Reactivity to dogs or people on walks: usually a 1-2-1 session.
- Reactivity to people in the home: home behaviour consultation.
- Separation anxiety: home behaviour consultation.
- Resource guarding: route depends on severity.
- Pulling on the lead, recall, jumping up, and mouthing: usually 1-2-1 training.
If the behaviour is not listed, owners can contact Stacey to discuss the best route.
Areas covered
Mutt in a Rutt covers Shropshire, including Shrewsbury, Telford and Wrekin, and Bridgnorth. Nearby locations may include Bayston Hill, Meole Brace, Harlescott, Battlefield, Radbrook, Copthorne, Atcham, Uffington, Shawbury, Wem, Telford, and surrounding areas by arrangement. Virtual consultations are available nationwide.
Booking and availability
Self-serve booking is currently limited to Mondays and Thursdays between 9am and 3pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday appointments are available by request. Evening appointments may be available seasonally by enquiry. Home consultations can last up to 1.5 hours, 1-2-1 sessions can last up to 60 minutes, and travel time is allowed between local bookings.
Real Facebook reviews
Mutt in a Rutt helped with our two rescue dogs that had some issues. They are so much more settled since we had advice on what to do. We now have a happy little doggy family and will keep up with the training.
Christine
Stacey is awesome, she listens to both you and your dog. Helps you find suitable ways for your lifestyle to help everyone, humans and dogs alike.
Mia
More reviews are available on Facebook.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you help with rescue dogs?
Yes. Stacey has over 10 years of rescue-informed experience and can support rescue dogs with settling, confidence, reactivity, and household routines.
Is this for training or behaviour?
Both. Mutt in a Rutt offers dog behaviour and training, including home consultations with written plans and 1-2-1 training sessions.
Where do you cover?
Local home visits cover Shropshire, including Shrewsbury, Telford and Wrekin, and Bridgnorth. Virtual consultations are available nationwide.
Contact Mutt in a Rutt
Email: muttinarutt@outlook.com
Phone: 07791 125471