Behaviour Modification
Behaviour Modification Services
Victoria Cooper offers compassionate, science-based dog behaviour modification services designed to help you address challenges and build a stronger bond with your dog.
With over 30 years of experience as a certified canine behaviourist, she specialises in tackling issues like aggression, reactivity and anxiety using positive, ethical methods.
Victoria's approach is rooted in understanding the "why" behind your dog’s behaviour and empowering you with the tools to create positive, lasting change. By focusing on cooperation, trust, and reinforcement, Victoria ensures that both you and your dog feel supported every step of the way.
Explore her flexible service packages—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—to find the right level of support for you and your dog’s journey.
Packages
Bronze
£495
This programme is designed to help prevent mild behaviour issues from developing further. For dogs with mild lead reactivity towards other dogs, lack of focus, hyper excitability, or mild behaviour problems that basic training cannot resolve.
- In-depth consultation and video analysis via Zoom 1.5 hour
- Tailor-made training plan sent to you after consultation
- 4 x 1-1 lessons 60 minutes
- Weekly email and video tutorial exercises
- Weekly video analysis and coaching via WhatsApp
- Exclusive access to Feisty Fido Club for Reactive Rovers Facebook support group
Silver
£695
This programme is designed for dogs that have got more deep seated issues. including reactivity both on and off lead, chasing joggers, bikes or traffic. Rescue dogs or foreign rescues experiencing fear and anxiety of strangers, or other dogs. Mild possessive aggression, sound sensitivity etc.
- Behavioural Consultation via Zoom 1.5 hours
- Advice on control and management of the situation given immediately to help you right away
- Vet referral arrangement if deemed necessary
- Tailor-made training plan sent within a few days of the consultation
- 6 x 60 minutes 1-1 lessons
- Fortnightly email and video tutorial exercises for 2 months
- Weekly video analysis and coaching via WhatsApp
Gold
£895
This programme is designed for dogs with complex or multiple behaviour problems that will require longer term support. Including a bite history towards people including dogs that need to be assessed for court purposes under the Dangerous Dogs Act, , other aggression issues including possessive aggression, extreme reactivity on the lead, extreme fear, phobias, or compulsive disorders.
- Behavioural Consultation via Zoom 1.5 hours
- Advice on control and management of the situation given immediately to help you right away
- Tailor made training plan sent to you after consultation
- Vet referral arrangement if deemed necessary
- 8 x 1-1 lessons delivered every fortnight
- Fortnightly email and video tutorial exercises for 3 months
- Weekly video analysis and coaching via WhatsApp
NB: follow up lesson will take place according to the dogs needs. (Payment plans can be arranged).
Reactive Rover
Victoria specialises in helping dogs that are fearful or reactive. She has many years of experience in dealing with dogs with anxiety. She will guide you through tailor-made rehabilitation lessons. This is a specialist field of teaching with each dog/owner team supported and mentored in order to achieve the most effective results.
Training vs Behaviour
Dog Training is the art of teaching an animal new skills and desired behaviours. Puppy classes are a perfect example of dog training. During the classes, we teach the puppies desirable life skills. For details of puppy classes and general dog training please visit the People & Dogs website.
Behaviour Modification requires a deeper knowledge of a dog’s emotions, their natural behaviours and psychology.
Behaviour modification includes understanding and assessing your dog’s psychology and actions, and the motivation that triggers the undesirable behaviour. After the behaviour has been understood and analysed, we will then work together on changing the emotions that drive the problematic behaviour.
Behaviour Modification is a holistic, compassionate approach that considers your dog’s age, health, lifestyle, and previous experiences to ensure that an ethical comprehensive service is provided.
Behavioural problems include:
Aggression towards people • Aggression towards dogs • New baby preparation or anxiety • Separation distress • Fears, phobias and anxiety (such as fear of loud noises, fireworks etc.) • Excessive barking • Chasing livestock, joggers, cyclists, traffic • Destructive behaviour • Multi-dog household problems • Repetitive or compulsive behaviour
Reputable, Qualified, Accredited
Anyone can set up as a dog trainer or behaviourist with no formal education, no skills, no background checks, or accountability.
Did you know that the dog training industry is unregulated?
This makes it a minefield for owners to choose someone they can trust and rely on to meet their needs and most importantly the welfare needs of their dog. It is important to be transparent and professional in my work. And so, I ensure that I remain accredited and up to date with my science-led studies to ensure that I can bring the best advice and support to my clients. I am committed to ongoing professional education and development as part of that accreditation.
These accreditation means you can employ me in the confidence that I am suitably qualified and experienced and that you will be receiving the latest, science led advice and support.
International Canine Behaviourists
The UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter
The Dog Welfare Alliance
The Pet Professional Guild
The Dog Training College
The Pet Professional Network
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