People & Dogs
Teaching People All About Dog Training and Behaviour! For over 30 years!
People & Dogs was founded in 1994 by canine behaviour specialist Victoria Cooper. Victoria has dedicated her life to supporting and coaching dog owners. Victoria is an experienced, qualified and Certified Canine Behaviourist and Dog Trainer with over 30 years experience in teaching people how to train their dogs.
Victoria now dedicates her time to her company, Victoria Cooper, where she specialises in behavioural issues such as aggression, lead reactivity, resource guarding, separation distress, fears and phobias, and compulsive behaviours. In addition to her behaviour work, she provides mentoring and coaching to support dog owners and trainers.
About me.
In 2014, I welcomed a particularly challenging dog into my life. Feeling overwhelmed, confused, but also intrigued by his behaviour, I sought the help of Victoria Cooper. Her guidance not only gave me the tools to support my dog but also inspired me and sparked a deep passion for learning more about canine behaviour and training.
In 2018, I began a mentoring programme with Victoria alongside my formal studies. I assisted in countless classes, honing my skills and building confidence as a trainer. After qualifying, I became a full-time instructor. In April 2023, I was honoured to take over the reins of People and Dogs, continuing the legacy of high-quality, science-based dog training.
Today, I am an IMDT-certified dog trainer and a Certified SA Pro Behaviour Consultant, with additional qualifications in Canine Behaviour Management, Puppy Training, and Dog Training. I’m passionate about keeping my knowledge up to date to provide the most effective, positive, and modern training methods.
The People and Dogs Approach
People and Dogs remains a close collaboration with Victoria, who continues to inspire, support, and mentor our work. Her guidance ensures we honour the strong foundation of success she built, while evolving to meet the needs of our clients today.
We are proud to have a team of experienced and qualified instructors, each with their own specialist skills and knowledge, as well as dedicated assistants who share a passion for helping dogs and their owners achieve their goals. Together, we provide kind, science-based, and fear-free training methods designed to help dogs and their families thrive.
As for me, I am an IMDT-certified dog trainer and a Certified SA Pro Behavior Consultant, with additional qualifications in Canine Behaviour Management, Puppy Training, and Dog Training. I am always seeking to expand my knowledge to ensure I can provide the most up-to-date and effective support for my clients.
I look forward to meeting you and your dog and helping you build a strong, happy relationship through positive, effective training.
Jenny Cartledge IMDT, CSAP-BC
Certified Instructors
All our instructors are certified and trained by Victoria herself.
Force-Free Learning
All our training is force-free and kind.
30 Years of Excellence
People & Dogs was founded by Victoria Cooper in 1994.
Meet the team
Join our Team!
People and Dogs is the brand and is trademarked protected. Established in 1994 by Victoria Cooper and has trained around 10,000 dogs in almost 30 years. All training methods follow a strict code of animal welfare and are force and fear free. The People and Dogs (P&D) model consists of providing group and 1-1 dog training and behaviour services. The life Skills group courses for Puppies and Juniors are run over a 6-week period, for 50 minutes per class, starting with an induction theory lesson delivered by Zoom and 5 consecutive practical lessons.
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