Socialisation Classes
Before booking either class you MUST contact me to discuss suitability. You can contact me by phone, text or email: 07928 034495 or mutleyscrew@hotmail.com or use the contact form on this site.
Dog Socialisation classes in BR2
Weekday Socialisation Classes COMING SOON!! We will be adding to our already popular Saturday Classes during the week , we will be announcing days and dates. Check back here or look for announcement on Facebook and Instagram!
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Weekday Socialisation Classes COMING SOON!! We will be adding to our already popular Saturday Classes during the week , we will be announcing days and dates. Check back here or look for announcement on Facebook and Instagram! 〰️
Why Our Off-Lead Socialisation Classes Work
Many dogs labelled as “reactive” show a completely different side once they’re given the right environment. In our socialisation classes, we’ve seen over and over again that once off-lead — and once they’ve had a chance to adjust — these same dogs can cope calmly and confidently with other dogs nearby.
This shows something important: most dogs are not innately reactive. They don’t inherently dislike people or other dogs. What they’ve lacked is freedom — the freedom to move naturally, to observe, to choose, to learn how to set and respect boundaries without being interrupted, recalled too early, or restrained on a lead.
Our approach gives dogs the chance to practise these skills in a calm, safe space — without the pressure, tension or interference that often comes from being constantly managed. The result? More relaxed, social dogs — and more confident, trusting owners.
Saturday Off-Lead Socialisation Classes
At Mutley’s Crew, our off-lead socialisation classes are designed to give dogs the freedom to learn, communicate and feel comfortable around other dogs — without constant interruption or unnecessary control.
We run two classes every Saturday morning, each tailored to support different dogs and learning needs.
9.30am Larger Breeds & Dogs with Prey drive
This session is suitable for:
• Larger breeds
• Dogs with prey drive
• Dogs who need to rebuild or refine their social skills
• Dogs with unreliable recall
• Dogs who benefit from learning in a safe, managed space
This class allows dogs to move, observe, and interact at their own pace while being carefully supervised.
It’s ideal for dogs who may struggle in busy public spaces but thrive when given the freedom to learn calmly and naturally.
11:15am — Smaller Dogs, Puppies & Younger Dogs
This session is suitable for:
Smaller breeds
Puppies and young dogs
Dogs without prey drive
This class is especially valuable for puppies, offering them the opportunity to develop essential social skills during their early learning stages.
Dogs learn how to read body language, understand boundaries, and interact appropriately with others — skills that form the foundation for confident, relaxed off-lead behaviour later in life.
A learning Environment, Not a training Class
Both sessions are calm, supportive learning environments.
Rather than relying on constant commands or control, we allow dogs the space to:
• Learn social communication
• Understand and respect boundaries
• Build confidence around other dogs
