How to spot and stop dehydration and heatstroke in dogs
Any dog is at risk from dehydration and heatstroke; especially if they are ill and refusing to eat or drink. If you spot any changes in drinking or urination habits [...]
Building a relationship with your dog
Would you like to get off to a really good start with training your dog? The more you work with each other and the more you actively participate with each [...]
Why do dogs bark!
Reducing or even eradicating barking Barking is best ignored but it sends most people absolutely crazy, after a short while we then start to yelling and screaming back to the [...]
Making sure dogs behave normally
This week Craig has visited RSPCA Burton District Hillfields Kennels to demonstrate the correct skills and knowledge necessary when introducing rescued dogs together. Exercise is really important for many reasons such as physical fitness and stopping [...]
Working with the RSPCA Burton District
Meet Brandy Cane Corso X breed In February 2017 Brandy 18 months was seized by the RSPCA and the facts were: She was caged and never saw the outside World Extremely overweight and [...]
Dog training and mutual harmony
The Dog Man® will lead you to an exciting adventure of dog training and mutual harmony. Training your dog should be fun and enlightening for both you and your dog but [...]
Working Cocker Spaniel Behaviour Problems: Why They Happen & How to Fix Them
Working Cocker Spaniels are one of the most popular dogs in the UK — and on the surface, it’s easy to see why. They’re bright, affectionate, loyal, and incredibly [...]
Why Your Dog Doesn’t Come Back When Called (And What To Do About It)
One of the most common questions dog owners ask is: “Why won’t my dog come back when I call them?” Reliable recall is one of the most important behaviours [...]
Why Rescue Dogs Change After Adoption
Why Rescue Dogs Change After Adoption Understanding Reactivity, Overseas Transport Stress & Realistic Training Expectations in the UK Bringing home a rescue dog is one of the most compassionate [...]
Stafford’s Best-Rated Dog Trainer: 9 Years in the ThreeBestRated® Top 3
Stafford’s Best-Rated Dog Trainer: 9 Years in the ThreeBestRated® Top 3 For the ninth year running, The Dog Man® has been independently recognised as one of the Top 3 [...]
A Week in the Life of THE DOG MAN®
Helping dogs and their humans take the next step A Full Week of Real-World Training It’s been another full-on week at THE DOG MAN®, working across Staffordshire and the [...]
Why We Work With a Small Number of Dog Training Clients?
Why We Limit Client Numbers in Our Dog Training Programmes At The Dog Man®, we deliberately work with a small number of clients at any one time. This is [...]
Rusty’s Training Progress with The Dog Man®
Rusty’s Recall Revolution: How Training and Nutrition Transformed a Young Dog’s Focus When Matt and Kelly first reached out to us, they were looking for structure, calmness, and reliability [...]
Why Protein Receptors Make Dogs Love Training Rewards: The Science Behind Motivation?
The Importance of the Canine Protein Receptor: Why It Matters in Training When it comes to understanding what truly motivates a dog, the secret lies not just in their [...]
Doggy Dips & Canine Hydrotherapy: Why Swimming is Making Waves for Dogs in 2025
Why Dogs Are Diving In? Swimming for dogs is making headlines this year. Across the UK, “doggy dip” pool events are selling out fast, while hydrotherapy centres are growing [...]
From Spaniels to Shepherds: A Week in the Life of The Dog Man®
Every week brings something different in our world of canine behaviour and training. Over the last few days alone, we’ve worked with everything from feisty Dachshunds to giant-breed Bernese [...]