Essex Dog Trainer is based at Boyton Hall Farm on the west side of Chelmsford, and the dogs we work with come from every corner of the county, from Brentwood and Basildon to Colchester. Pick your town below to read how training works where you live, how long the drive to the training field at CM1 4LT takes, and which local walks the training carries over to.
Our hound Milo had been causing us concerns and stress and we knew we needed to see a trainer. Alex's presence alone calmed and put our pup at ease. …
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Our hound Milo had been causing us concerns and stress and we knew we needed to see a trainer. Alex's presence alone calmed and put our pup at ease. Alex was patient and controlled throughout our 1-2-1 training session and had Milo obedient to his commands within the first 10 minutes. We are now excited and happy with our puppy and working on his training everyday with the help and structure of Alex's training session. 100% would recommend!
Home visit
Alex has been brilliant in our two sessions so far. He came to our home and we walked our usual route. He helped us sort the trouble spots we faced day to day. The change in Roo was pretty remarkable. …
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Alex has been brilliant in our two sessions so far. He came to our home and we walked our usual route. He helped us sort the trouble spots we faced day to day. The change in Roo was pretty remarkable. We can now take her past dogs with little or no reaction. We even walked along the high street in our first session, which had been unthinkable. Advice is given in a gentle way so you don’t feel like you’re in trouble or incompetent! A very experienced and professional dog trainer. We would recommend Alex very highly.
Alex also trains dogs in East London, mostly on residential stays: Romford and Hornchurch (Havering), plus Redbridge, Newham, Barking and Dagenham and Waltham Forest. Put your postcode in the form.
Not sure which service suits your town?
The honest rule of thumb is this. If you live within about half an hour of Chelmsford, regular 1-2-1 sessions at the field or at home work well. If you are an hour away, or you simply do not have the time to train every day, residential dog training saves you repeated journeys and gets the job done in one block. Puppy owners anywhere in Essex can start with puppy training, and the Big Dog Club day training suits owners who commute past Chelmsford.
Prices are the same wherever you live: the initial 1.5 hour training session is £160 at the Training Field Chelmsford, or £190 at your home, residential packages are £850p/w, and day training is from £90/day. The full list is on the prices page.
Who you will be working with
Alex Cooper has trained dogs for over 15 years, has worked with more than 10,000 dogs, and became World Champion at the RSV World Championship with his German Shepherd Banzai. Essex Dog Trainer has 250+ Google reviews; read them on the reviews page.
Where to find us
Essex Dog Trainer, Boyton Hall Farm, Chelmsford CM1 4LN
Training field: Roxwell, west of Chelmsford, CM1 4LT. In bad weather, we also have access to an indoor training building.
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of Essex does Essex Dog Trainer cover?
All of Essex, from Thurrock and Southend in the south to Colchester and Tendring in the north-east, plus the East Hertfordshire towns nearest Chelmsford. The training field is at CM1 4LT, west of Chelmsford.
Do you travel to my home?
Yes. In-home 1-2-1 sessions are priced when you enquire (they cost a little more than field sessions because of the travel). For the furthest towns, residential or sessions at the field usually make more sense.
Is residential training available to every area?
Yes. Because your dog stays with us near Chelmsford for the course, distance does not matter. Many owners from the coast and the Hertfordshire border choose it for exactly that reason.
How do I book?
Tell Alex about your dog in the form, with your town and what you would like help with.
