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“Alex is a very talented and dedicated dog trainer. We thought nothing could changed about our GSD who had a massive problem with other dogs. …”
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“Alex is a very talented and dedicated dog trainer. We thought nothing could changed about our GSD who had a massive problem with other dogs. After 1 session our boy is like a different dog with his behavioural and obedience still work in progress but unrecognisable as the same dog. If you have a dog problem, and no one else can help, maybe you can hire the Essex Dog Trainer”
Poodle cross · Behaviour
“Alex is helping us tackle some unwanted behaviour with our cavapoo. Made us feel at ease from the first meeting. He is very knowledgeable and our very fussy dog responds well to him! Would highly recommend, thank you”
Standard Package: £850 a week. Your dog stays in our 5-star kennels, with regular updates throughout the stay. Discount available for returning clients.
Puppy Package: £850 a week. For puppies, with regular updates throughout the stay. Discount available for returning clients.
VIP Package: £1250 a week. Your dog stays in the home (In Home Stay), with regular updates throughout the stay.
Every package is the same training, planned by Alex Cooper, World Champion dog trainer.
What a full course costs
Most dogs stay around three weeks; for puppies and behaviour problems such as reactivity, aggression or anxiety we suggest four.
Three weeks, Standard or Puppy Package: 3 × £850
Four weeks, Standard or Puppy Package: 4 × £850
Three weeks, VIP Package: 3 × £1250
Four weeks, VIP Package: 4 × £1250
Half of the fee (non-refundable) confirms the booking; the rest is paid before drop-off or collection.
More about residential cost
An assessment of your dog by Alex before the training plan is set
Daily training at our secure field and in busy real-world places
Your dog's board, care and travel to training locations in secure crates
Regular updates throughout the stay
A handover on collection day, so you know exactly how to keep it going
Length of stay: three weeks for most dogs, four for puppies and behaviour problems.
Package: a stay in our 5-star kennels (Standard and Puppy) or In Home Stay (VIP).
Collection: optional. We collect from your home, or from any London airport, anywhere in mainland Britain; the cost depends on where you are and is quoted when you enquire.
Returning clients: a discount is available.
Telephone/training advice: £100 an hour, wherever you live.
1-2-1 follow-ups: £100 an hour at our Chelmsford field, £120 an hour at your home.
When you compare prices, compare what's included: who plans the training, how often your dog is trained, whether it trains in real places or only at a field, what updates you get, and whether there's a proper handover. Read how to choose a residential dog trainer.
Frequently asked questions
How much is residential dog training in the UK?
With us, £850 a week (Standard and Puppy Packages) or £1250 a week (VIP). Most dogs stay around three weeks, so a typical Standard course is three weeks at £850.
