Puppy course
Give your puppy a good start with recall, handling, settling on a mat, play, socialisation and loose lead walking.
Starts: 9 January 2027 · 11:00–12:00 · Nesoddtangen
Dog trainer and behaviour consultant in Nesodden
Practical support for you and your dog
With clear explanations and practical guidance, we'll work together on the challenges you and your dog face.
Everyday life with your dog is full of opportunities to learn. Your time together and the experiences you share shape their behaviour. With the right guidance, you can help your dog feel more comfortable in the world around them.
How I work
Your dog's first two years are an important time for learning and development. The experiences they have as a puppy shape their behaviour, temperament and health. How you guide and support them lays the foundation for your relationship.
Older dogs enjoy learning too. With the right motivation, dogs of all ages can learn new skills. Activities suited to your dog are an important part of training. It's never too late to help your dog enjoy a better quality of life.
Communication
Clear explanations and practical advice you can use in everyday life.
Support
Support when you need it most. You don't have to work through challenges on your own.
Training plans
Training plans tailored to you, your dog and your everyday life.
Digital tools
Track your progress with Canis Data training tools and use the results to guide your training.
Puppy courses, dog training and personal support
Choose a course or get one-to-one support tailored to your dog.
Courses
Skills course
Build practical skills for everyday life and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Starts: 10 January 2027 · 16:00–17:00 · Nesoddtangen
Open training
Work on what matters to you and your dog, practise the skills you have learnt and get support with everyday challenges.
Every weekend, 10:00–12:00 · Nesoddtangen
One-to-one
Puppy assessment
A visit before your puppy arrives, a puppy assessment and early support.
Behaviour consultation
A one-to-one assessment, a training plan and regular follow-up.
Available on request.
Online consultation
Get advice through video calls and recordings, wherever you live.
Available on request.
Not sure where to start? See which course suits your dog, or get in touch, and we will work it out together.
About me
Ian Robertson (Rob)
My own Labrador, Baloo, led me to become a dog trainer and behaviour consultant. When we were struggling, finding the right support was difficult. I had plenty of questions and often felt confused. That experience inspired me to study dog training and behaviour, and I now support other owners facing similar challenges.
I explain the theory in plain language so you understand both what to do and why it matters. Together, we'll work towards lasting changes and the goals you have for your dog.
I continue to develop my skills through regular courses and keep up with research in dog training and behaviour.
Experience and certification
- Behaviour Analysis for Animal Trainers, Sept 2024
- Gooddog Academy, Behaviour Specialist, June 2023 – 2024
- Gooddog Academy, Dog Training Instructor, Jan 2021 – 2022
- Ian Dunbar Academy, Science Based Training with Feelings, August 2020 (online)
What clients say
Ian gives instructions and information clearly and simply; we try things out and get direct feedback. Ian quickly understood which images and explanations helped me remember and find them relevant. This means I remember the instructions and understand why we do the training. Step by step, Kira got used to being brushed, after previously biting the brush and running away at the sight of it. We have also worked on general obedience and specifically relativity, and are seeing very good progress. Ian is warmly recommended!
Stine NilsenWhen we got our puppy, Rob helped us right from the start. Before the puppy arrived, Rob visited, gave advice on helping the puppy become part of the family and explained how we could start training straight away. He has continued to give good advice, willingly answers all our questions and helps us understand our dog’s language and ability to learn. Through weekly training, he gives individual guidance and support to both dog and owner. An absolutely fantastic resource for us as new owners of a six-month-old Buhund!
Marianne SamuelWhen Molly, a Cocker Spaniel/Breton mix, joined our family of five, Rob gave us a home consultation with practical advice to keep both the dog and the family safe. This invaluable advice steered us away from probable chaos 🙂
Molly is now six months old and always looks forward to weekly training with Rob and other dogs. This gives both dogs and owners a sense of achievement and is highly recommended.
Sten Kristian Schiøtz SolsethTailored, solution-focused training for both dog and owner, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement of behaviour. Good follow-up from a knowledgeable and patient trainer 🙂
AaseFrequently asked questions
Where do you offer dog training?
I offer dog training in Nesodden and online consultations by video. Email me for course locations and times.
How can I find out more about a course?
Email post@norsepaw.com with your dog’s age and breed, and a little about what you need help with.
How long do the courses last?
The puppy course and skills course run for six weeks. Open training has no fixed syllabus.
Which dogs is the skills course suitable for?
The skills course is for dogs aged around nine months and over. If you are unsure which option suits your dog, ask by email.
How do online consultations work?
You can record your dog’s behaviour on your phone, and we talk it through together in a video call.
How do I pay?
Pay using Vipps to #787472. Email me if you have questions about payment.
Get in touch
Email me, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.