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Alex Cooper holding the RSV World Championship trophy beside his German Shepherd Banzai

Dog trainer in Essex · Chelmsford · Brentwood

For the dog you love but can't relax with.

Pulling, lunging, panic when left, or a new puppy: calm, practical help across Essex, from Chelmsford and Brentwood to Colchester and Southend, at our field or in your home.

We reply Monday to Saturday, usually within the hour, by email.

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World Champion dog trainerRSV World Championship, with his German Shepherd Banzai
Master Dog TrainerGuild of Dog Trainers
Field or your homeSecure field near Chelmsford, or at home across Essex

World Champion dog trainer: Alex and Banzai, RSV World Championship 2025

The same calm handling Alex teaches pet owners. More about Alex and Banzai →

Google reviews

Owners who were where you are

5.0on Google from 250+ reviews

One dog’s story · Reactive Doberman · 3-week residential

Before

My 1 year old Doberman was very reactive on walks to the point it was hard work taking her on walks.

After

she's returned a completely different dog ! She walks so much better now , she listens and she's now not reactive.

Christopher K. · Google review · About residential training

Doberman · Puppy

I have been using Alex for 1-2-1 training with my Doberman puppy as well as Residential stays for 7 months now, he has trained him to be a lovely dog to have in our home and around our children. …

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I have been using Alex for 1-2-1 training with my Doberman puppy as well as Residential stays for 7 months now, he has trained him to be a lovely dog to have in our home and around our children. Every time he pushes the boundaries Alex teaches me how to correct his behaviour and to ensure I continue training him efficiently in between sessions when he is not there. Before finding Alex I was pulling my hair out about his behaviour and now he is really part of the family. Thank you.

Bethany N. · Google review
Poodle cross · Behaviour

Alex has given us tips and advice that have made a huge difference to the behaviour of our Mini Poodle, who was becoming increasing aggressive and guarding everything in the house! …

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Alex has given us tips and advice that have made a huge difference to the behaviour of our Mini Poodle, who was becoming increasing aggressive and guarding everything in the house! (as well as many other ASBO type behaviours) It was obvious from day one that Alex was incredibly experienced in Dog behavioural training, within 3 sessions it was like having a different dog..so glad we found Alex and didn't leave it any longer or we could have had massive problems in the future...can't recommend him enough-Jim and Abbie.

James D. · Google review
Behaviour

Alex was so helpful with my German Shepard Zeus. To watch your pooch go from 0 to hero in a space of minutes by this man is unreal. …

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Alex was so helpful with my German Shepard Zeus. To watch your pooch go from 0 to hero in a space of minutes by this man is unreal. He has given me skills to better my relationship with my dog, and the confidence to be able to notice and correct unwanted behaviour. Highly recommended! Thank you Alex!

Shareen K. · Google review

Training and prices

Three ways to train, priced up front

Residential training

Done for you: usually around three weeks (four for puppies and behaviour problems), with updates through the stay and a handover on collection day.

£850p/w Standard and Puppy Packages · VIP £1250p/w

How residential works →

1-2-1 training & behaviour help

For pulling, recall, puppies, reactivity, aggression or anxiety: Alex finds the cause and shows you what to do.

At our Chelmsford field or your home

About 1-2-1 & behaviour help →

Day training

Big Dog Club: your dog trains and socialises with us while you work, with drop-off about 7–8am and collection about 5–6pm.

Big Dog Club, every size welcome

About Big Dog Club →

New puppy? Puppy training from 8 weeks · Behaviour problems? How Alex helps · All prices

Dog behaviourist

Dog behaviour help

Barking and lunging, growling, panic when left or fear: behaviour help is part of the same 1-2-1 offer, at our Chelmsford field or your home. Pick the closest problem:

Alex Cooper holding a German Shepherd puppy and smiling

Meet AlexYour training is planned by Alex, World Champion dog trainer. Over 15 years and more than 10,000 dogs; Master Dog Trainer with the Guild of Dog Trainers. More about Alex

Questions

Before you get in touch

Which areas do you cover?

All of Essex: Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Billericay, Colchester, Southend and everywhere between. Alex comes to your home or you come to our field at Roxwell, west of Chelmsford. Residential dogs also come from Hertfordshire and London.

How long does residential training take?

Most dogs stay around three weeks; for puppies and behaviour problems we suggest four. £850p/w (Standard and Puppy Packages) or £1250p/w (VIP), with updates through the stay, a handover on collection day and continuation 1-2-1 sessions suggested afterwards.

How does payment work?

Half confirms the booking (non-refundable) and the other half is paid before drop-off or collection.

Get help

Tell us what your dog is doing. We'll take it from there.

Four quick questions are usually enough for Alex to know which training fits. Monday to Saturday, from the training field west of Chelmsford.

Prefer email? hello@essexdogtrainer.co.uk

Get help with your dog

We reply Monday to Saturday, usually within the hour, by email.

Please choose what your dog is doing.

Please tell us your name.

Please add your town, postcode or country.

Please add your email address so we can reply.

We reply Monday to Saturday, usually within the hour, by email.

Prefer to talk? Phone 07557 943 820 · Only used to reply to you: privacy