Ian Cooper
Dog Behaviourist and Master Dog Trainer

Take your first step towards a better relationship between you and your dog with me, Ian Cooper, dog behaviourist and master dog trainer.

I specialise in the rehabilitation of dogs with issues such as:

Work with me in person – or learn from my videos

The best way to for me to help you with your dog’s behaviour is for me to meet you in person.  Depending on the situation, I’ll travel to you – or you can visit us in North Devon.

I only need to see you once as I will provide you with the tools you need to continue to work independently. 

A session with lasts approximately two hours and included is:

  • Lifelong, free of charge follow up support
  • Access to my Clients Area where additional videos are posted and you can chat in the community and ask questions.
  • A code to download all three training for free

Guaranteed results or no session charge

  • There is no payment until after the session when you have seen results.
  • If I cannot resolve the behaviours or leave you with a plan that you are happy with, I will not charge you the session price.
  • That way you are assured of results and can remain confident that you will be happy with the service I provide you.
 
See my Reviews for feedback on my services.
Dog Introductions Training

Booking a training session

Before setting up a training session it is best that we first understand the behaviours that you are seeing with your dog(s). 

Whilst we decide the best approach, all contact is free including any time spent on the phone – no matter how long.

Get started with a video

 You may not feel it is the right time to meet in person, so I have an alternative, and that is video. My dog training videos have proven to be an excellent way to teach people the skills they need to overcome the behaviours that they are seeing. They’re not intended to replace my work as a dog behaviourist, especially where the dog in question has problems that seem almost impossible to overcome. But they may be a valuable first step to making the relationship between you and your dog better and to tackle some of the more commonly seen behaviours. 

If you want help with issues such as heeling, recall or introduction to other dogs then purchasing our comprehensive videos may be the answer. Previews for each video are available for you to watch now.

How does a dog behaviourist work?

As a dog behaviourist, understanding how dogs work as part of a pack is the basis of being able to channel their behaviours into working relationships with their owners. Nothing gives me greater joy than to end a training session knowing that I have helped an owner and their dog bond more closely and deepened their understanding of each other.

Using a combination of transferred horse whispering techniques and an understanding of wolf pack behaviours I do my level best to communicate with dogs in the way they do with each other.

I then explain these techniques to the owner as I teach them how to communicate with their dogs in the language the dogs will understand. This will always improve or resolve the behaviour because the owner is then speaking the dog’s language and they will know how to respond. My methods are neither treat based nor harsh.

I travel across the UK to help owners overcome a range of issues and create the relationship with their dogs that they really want.

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The services I can provide

Dog behaviour and training

If you are experiencing issues with your dog, I am happy to work with you during a session in North Devon or at your location.

Dog selection

I have helped people select rescue dogs and puppies literally hundreds of times, to help find the right fit for them.

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Dog rehabilitation

For more challenging issues, I offer residential kennelling and dog rehabilitation in North Devon.

Gundog training

I have worked with gundogs since a boy. I can assess whether your dog can be trained  and help you with a new, partly or previously trained dog.

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Carole Wheeler
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We contacted Ian as our normally happy 9 year old spaniel was occasionally aggressive. Ian diagnosed the reason and the remedy, and gave us other useful advice. We would highly recommend him to anyone whose dog has behavioural problems.
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Helen Greenie
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I was extremely impressed by Ian. After spending a fair bit of time assessing my extremely anxious dog, Ian was open and honest about what could be achieved and he wasn't convinced he could be much help in this very rare case so did not make a charge. In spite of this Ian still gave us some tips about managing the difficult behaviours my dog has. I can't recommend Ian highly enough and would encourage anyone with "difficult" dogs to seek his help.
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Louise Smith
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We went to Ian for our 13month old spaniel, we are both young dog owners and we wanted to understand why our dog barked at other dogs and how to train him correctly for him to not bark and to have a bit more control when out walking. Ian demonstrated to us how to deal with this and understand the signs and signals our dog was showing. This was such an eye opener for us both Ian and Clare were very helpful and supportive.
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rich fletcher
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I won't mess about here. Ian is an unbelievably good behaviourist ! His knowledge and skill set is almost other worldly. The rapport he very quickly built with my nervous, snappy Rottweiler / Bully cross was a marvel to behold. When we arrived, she couldn't be anywhere near another dog. By the time we left, she'd had calm interactions with 3 of Ians dogs, and was lay peacefully at my feet, with one of Ians dogs doing exactly the same just a couple of feet away. I never thought I would see that...... If you have a problem dog, I'd urge you to book in with Ian. Just prepare to have your mind blown !
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Tara Watts
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Great session with Ian today we learnt a lot and were given a lot of tactics to use. Ian is really knowledgable and understanding which made the whole experience even better. We would definitely recommend him to anyone that wants to take the time to learn and change their behaviours toward their dogs for the better for everyone. We know we have work to do but we feel more confident and better equipped to help our dog to learn.
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Diane Walker
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Ian came to our home to see our 7month old puppy....He instructed us with regard a few behaviour problems that had crept him.....we were amazed how patient he was and how he understood dogs on another level than us...we will continue with following his methods...Please if you are in need of help with your dog do not hesitate to contact him .
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Elfin flower
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Ian was a great help and is very generous with his advice, time and ongoing support. Hes obviously very knowledgeable and within minutes had my dog calm and relaxed. I felt I learnt alot in a short period of time and the application is already bearing fruit. I would highly recommend Ian to anyone who is having troubles with their dog.
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Beth
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Ian visited us today to work with our reactive dog - a dog we believed would never change. We went into the session worried the outcome would be that he’s not fixable.. Now we just wish we had reached out to Ian years ago. The session was so positive - Ian’s knowledge, calmness and skill were obvious from the start, and watching him with our dog was incredible! As people who usually avoid having visitors because of our dog’s behaviour, we now feel genuinely confident and equipped to handle this situation as well as being out on walks with him. For the first time in a long time, the future feels bright. We highly recommend Ian, and we can’t thank him enough along with Claire for her support, for making such a meaningful difference to our lives.
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Lisa Whitehouse
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Totally incredible, we have a Cavapoo with issues with him nipping people when they leave and separation anxiety. Ian’s advice is simple clear and works within minutes. He’s a real life dog whisperer! It’s down to us now to carry on with the methods that Ian showed us. Thank you so much and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
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Dee Eastlake
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Fantastic session with Ian, so informative, has given us lots of confidence going forward with our dog. So much knowledge. Can’t thank him enough.
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