About Öz Dogs
Öz Dogs is an independent dog behaviour and training practice founded in Bristol in 2023 by Sezan Öz, MSc CCAB. Sezan brings 15+ years of clinical, rescue and hands-on dog training experience to homes and rescue organisations across the UK and worldwide. In 2024 Dr Sue Horseman, FHEA CCAB, joined the team to help owners looking for her specific set of expertise. Sue adds 20+ years of experience in the animal sector and a career in higher education that keeps Öz Dogs at the sharp end of emerging evidence-based best practice.
Together, Sezan and Sue are Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourists (CCAB), full members of the Association for Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Consultants (FABC), and registered Clinical Animal Behaviourists with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).
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Sezan Öz, MSc CCAB - Bristol Dog Behaviourist
With 15+ years of experience working across university clinics, rescue organisations and private practice in the UK and internationally, Sezan specialises in reactive dogs, rescue dog behaviour, and complex cases that need an extra helping hand.
Sezan holds an MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science from Bristol Veterinary School, where she also completed a Clinical Behaviour Residency before becoming Acting Clinical Lead at Langford Animal Behaviour Clinic, Bristol. From 2015 she moved into the rescue sector, supporting leading rehoming organisations with dog behaviour assessments, training courses and plans, post-adoption support, internal policies and staff development.
Her approach is positive, practical and built around the individual - combining reward-based methods with a holistic view of the dog's life, environment and relationship with their caregivers.
Outside of work, Sezan keeps busy building training foundations with her young sports dog Remedy the Malinois, and enjoys adventures and fun with Vice the Schipperke.
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Dr Sue Horseman, FHEA CCAB - Bristol Dog Behaviourist
Sue brings 20+ years of experience in the animal sector, including 5 years in clinical behaviour practice and 7 years teaching animal behaviour and welfare in higher education. She specialises in helping owners build confident, positive relationships with their dogs, with a particular strength in making evidence-based practice accessible and practical.
Sue holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Bristol Veterinary School, followed by a Master's by Research and PhD in animal welfare. She is Senior Lecturer in Clinical Companion Animal Behaviour at Bristol Veterinary School and Deputy Programme Director for the Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour degree, keeping her at the sharp end of emerging research and evidence-based practice in dog behaviour and training.
Outside of work, Sue shares life with Brian and Edna, her wire-haired dachshunds, who keep her appropriately grounded.
If you'd like to work with Sue, just let us know when you enquire.
Helen with ‘Brenna’ the Kerry Blue Terrier
“Highly recommend Oz Dogs. I have a very reactive, anxious girl in certain situations with some dogs. Sezan has been a huge help working with us explaining the likely causes and giving me the tools and confidence to help Brenna remain calm and less anxious.”
What we can help with . . .
Dog Behaviour Support
Reactivity, separation anxiety, dog aggression, fear and nervousness, repetitive behaviours, and handling or grooming sensitivities. If your dog's behaviour is making daily life harder, we can help. In-person sessions in and around Bristol.
Dog Training
Recall, loose lead walking, basic obedience, and building genuine engagement and connection between you and your dog. Practical, reward-based training that works in real life, not just in a session. Available in person around Bristol and online worldwide.
Rescue & Shelter Consultancy
Bespoke behaviour support for shelters and adopters navigating life with a rescue dog. For shelters, this includes dog behaviour assessments, training plans, staff education, and ongoing or ad-hoc consultancy. For adopters, we offer specialist support for the challenges that come after bringing a rescue home - reactivity, settling issues, fearful behaviour, and anything else the adoption form didn't prepare you for.
Which areas we cover . . .
Online_Worldwide
Remote dog training and behaviour support is available to clients anywhere in the world. Wherever you are, you can access the same specialist 1-1 support.
In-Person_Bristol and Surrounding Areas
In-person sessions are based in Bedminster, Bristol, with home visits available within approximately one hour of Bristol. Further afield may be possible for an additional travel fee.
We offer in-person dog training and behaviour support across Bristol and the surrounding areas up to 1 hour away, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Bridgwater, Wells, Glastonbury, Thornbury, Yate, Frome, Chippenham, the Mendips, the Forest of Dean, the Cotswolds, the Wye Valley, Newport and Cardiff.
Rescue & Shelter Consultancy_Worldwide
Available nationwide and internationally, in person or remote, depending on your organisation's needs.