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We were looking for a trainer for our doberman tried a couple before we found Alex Cooper and Essex dog trainer , best decision ever , our dog has come such a long way with Alex we couldn't have gotten a better trainer who really loves his work and your dog .
We have boarded him with Alex for intensive numerous times and each time our dog comes back better and better and we have also learnt so much more about training ourselves as Alex explains and demonstrates it so well .
If you have any concerns re training Alex Cooper at Essex dog trainer is for you dont waste your time and money with other trainers .
We actually feel we have made a good friend also , thanks again Alex#Essexdogtrainer

We had our first session with Alex yesterday. We were struggling to control our GSD puppies biting, everything we tried seemed to escalate the situation. We had 1.5hr session with Alex and he gave us the confidence and tools to handle it going forward. His experience and knowledge is worth every penny. We are looking forward to working on what Alex has taught us and working with him in the future! I would recommend him highly to anyone needing help with their dog.

Had a 1-1 with Alex and it was great! You can really tell Alex KNOWS dogs and extra points for still competing in high dog sports. He gave me pointers and left me with homework to help my dogs reactivity journey.
Thank you Alex.

Alex was amazing with Patch, our Jack Russell on our home visit. Patch has some behaviour issues particularly around people entering the home who he does not know or only sees rarely. Alex had such great knowledge and it was clear this is his passion and he knows his stuff. He anticipated each behaviour Patch was about to show, and taught us the ways we can do the same and correct it before any issues. If you are looking for an honest dog trainer who will show you how to do things the right way and not cut corners, this is your guy! Would definitely recommend, hopefully will book in a refresher soon!

My experience with Alex was truly amazing. In just 20 minutes, he worked wonders with our stubborn Shar-Pei mix and had him walking calmly on a leash. Alex's approach was to train us as owners, rather than solely focusing on the dog. He provided clear instructions on how to maintain the new behavior, which has resulted in an immediate positive impact on our daily routine. I highly recommend Alex for his exceptional skills and expertise in dog training.

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.

Alex toke my cockapoo in for residential training. He was reactive to other dogs and people but after spending 3 weeks with Alex the issue appears to be all but gone.
Thank you soo much!

Alex came highly recommended to me after feeling disillusioned with progress at a different training school with my bully pup Otis. Alex' expertise and experience is invaluable, he is a master of his craft. Sessions are so relaxed, with Alex teaching and guiding us both, my confidence with handling grows with each session which I hope is reflecting in the progress Otis is making. We are both absolutely loving the journey and cannot thank Alex enough.

We took our two dogs to a 1-2-1 training session with Alex and within those two hours we could already see a huge difference. Alex showed us some really useful techniques to teach our dogs how to walk nicely on the lead and also how to control our reactive dog. We were so impressed to see results so quickly and already looking forward to our next session!

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.

After a couple of months of having our rescue Podenco cross we could barely get a lead on her, let alone walk her.
Alex explained the behaviours & thought processes of an extremely nervous dog, showed us how to use the lead to encourage her to walk.
Five days on and Ody has gone from a dog scared to leave the sofa, to an inquisitive dog happily trotting out the house and enjoying a walk to the park in the sun.
A massive thanks to Alex for showing us how to help our little Ody.

Alex is a fantastic trainer - instantly building a rapport with our dog, and us! We were having issues with our Labrador walking to heel and within 1 session, Alex had taught us the techniques we needed to employ to maintain our dogs focus and get him walking to heel properly.
Our Labrador is now super attentive whilst walking, and Alex has inspired us with confidence when walking him out and about.

Alex visited us for a 1 to 1 home session with our Toy Poodle pup Louis. We had a couple of small issues we wanted to nip in the bud.
We cannot recommend Alex enough. He was amazing with Louis. He came on a walk with us and gave us tips highlighting things we hadn’t even realised which incredibly have made a difference instantly.
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Alex or use him again if needed.
Thanks so much Alex.
Sara & Adam

Dabber is our male GSD from outstanding working line genetics. We allowed him a chance to be a puppy before we sourced who we believe to be the best trainer in our area. It did not take long for Dabber to 'shine'. Alex knew exactly what tactics to apply to ensure that we only brought out the best in him. We are more than delighted with the results. I might also add that I am a female handler who was slightly nervous to start but that is no longer an issue, Alex made sure of that too!

I’ll be honest I was very sceptical and didn’t think anyone could help our reactive dog. But Alex had our dog under control within minutes and taught us where we had been going wrong and how to move forward. I had a win with our dog the day after his 1st training session where someone who always moans about our dog was left speechless when rocky didn’t react to her 2x barking little terriers. I felt so proud of my boy. Cannot recommend Alex enough, he definitely knows his stuff. Looking forward to going back for our next session.

From day one of meeting Alex it was clear my dog was putty in his hands..... but would he be able to teach me to be relaxed and in control of my dog? Simple answer is yes...
Our dog is a rescue, he is also 12 stone and dog aggressive, it was proving to be a bit much for me to walk him alone, I'd lost confidence in myself and my dog but within 5 sessions with Alex he has improved things to a point where I can walk my dog in busy areas without any issues. I can't thank him enough for putting up with me and making dog walking fun again!

Our family are so very grateful to Alex.
Alex has a wealth of experience and knowledge. We are delighted to say that our lovely, very cute and large rescue dog is now walking on a lead and we are now taking him for walks, rather than him walking us.
Alex spent two hours with us and the outcome has been one of joy, we as a family highly recommend Alex. Alex is honest, reliable, professional and understanding and we cannot thank him enough.

Would highly recommend Alex! In just a 2 hour 1-2-1 session with Alex myself and my partner feel confident that our dog can be trained! We had previously been to another trainer who spoke about diet etc which did not help and made us feel like we had a lot of work to do! Alex straight away got into training techniques with us and reassured us that our dog could be trained with some guidance from him! Alex explained the techniques clearly and showed us/ let us practice which has helped us remember them when we got home. Ted our puppy loved him! Thanks again Alex, look forward to our next session!

My Son Harry and I met with Alex the Essex Dog Trainer and straight away I was impressed with Alex's knowledge and attitude.
We have a Patterdale terrier. And In 1 hour Alex showed me some amazing stuff to drill my dog with. Very clear and very experienced. I have seen a few other trainers in past couple months but Alex is by far the most effective In training me to train my puppy. Thanks Alex

Alex came to help us with our rescue dog at short notice. He guided us on our dogs behaviour and how to take control of situations. A week later we were able to have people visit us and keep the dog calm in the same room. We can also take him for walks without him barking at other dogs and he is obeying commands at home. We still have a way to go but the changes have been dramatic. Highly recommend Alex's services.

I have been to numerous dog trainers and nothing has worked, within one two hour session my dog was already better around strangers than he normally would be and not displaying as much aggressive behaviour! Would definitely recommend. Have allot more to work on but I definitely feel confident I might actually get somewhere using Alex as a trainer.

Alex is such a fantastic trainer with great patience and knowledge! He was able to assess our puppies behavioural issues straight away and show us how to control them and start training him correctly. We have come away with lots to work on but have already seen an improvement since the first session.. and even by the end of the first session with Alex! Could not recommend him enough!

Had first training session this week with my 6 month old puppy! She has come away with positive behaviours - walking to heel and recalling - that I thought would take weeks or months to teach. Alex is so knowledgable, was non-judgemental and has empowered me with knowledge and skills to use every day with my puppy. I’ve gone from confidence on the floor, dreading walks, to feeling positive and confident. We’ll definitely have more sessions with Alex in the future. My only regret is not doing this sooner with my puppy!

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!

Dont waste your time with any other dog trainer. I went to see Alex with my very responsive, lead aggressive German Shepherd. She would lunge and go for any dog she saw when on a lead. Within 1 session Alex had curbed this behavior and taught me how have total control and confidence over her. He was very calm and patient in his approach and was able to quickly understand the cause of the issues and how to solve them. By the end of the session we were walking around a busy Hylands Park past multiple dogs without any aggressive or reactive behavior. I can now enjoy walks with my pal without having to worry about my arms being pulled out their sockets. Thanks Alex!

We had our first session with Alex yesterday with our 5 year old Boxer for poor recall and occasional aggression. Alex is so knowledgeable, and showed us exactly what we needed to do to get results. He had Alfie under control in no time. We learned so much from him in a couple of hours and we now have the knowledge to correct his behaviour. Today was our first enjoyable walk in so long. Thank you so much Alex! Would definitely recommend. Laura, Chris and Alfie

We were recommended Alex via a friend. Our rescue Cockapoo 3yrs old came with a few issues which progressively got worse. We did contact a dog trainer but as much as teddy loved him his inexperience didn’t help at all so after 6months. I decided to call Alex to help after a friend telling me how quick her dog got results. We have had one session with Alex and he immediately knew what the problem was and we spent the next 2 1/2 hours working with us to help us understand where we were going wrong. Teddy continues to do amazing and we are so happy.
Alex is very calm, patient and very skilled in what he does. I would highly recommend Alex for any problems your having.

Had my first training session with Alex today. Trying to tackle aggression with other dogs and etiquette on a lead! Alex is a Lovely guy who made me feel that there is hope and that you can change a dog of 3 years old. His knowledge is impressive and he has a gentle but firm way of training. Thank you for your time you spent with Monty and me, I felt monty was learning very quickly and Alex’s training levels and aspects are amazing! I would recommend to anyone and will be back for another session but in the meanwhile il be using everything I’ve been taught to tackle the bad behaviour now. Thank you for showing me it is possible and making me relax and not feel as nervous. X

Alex came to us to help with our one year old Italian Greyhound and our new puppy. Their play was very rough and hard to manage. After a session with Alex we have put his advice into practice and it has turned things around. We are very grateful to him for his help.