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 [...]
From the Van to the Training Field: Why Mous® Is the Dog Man’s Choice
Mous® – The Dog Man’s Trusted Choice for Durability and Reliability When you spend your life working with dogs—whether in training, behavioural coaching, or operational environments—you quickly learn the [...]
When Your Dog Takes Control: How to Turn Challenges into Success
When Training Gets Tough: A Common Story of Control and Progress Every dog owner dreams of a calm, well-balanced companion, but sometimes the reality is very different. One of [...]
Buffalo Jacket Review: The Best Jacket for Search Dog Handlers & Professional Dog Trainers
Why I’ve Worn Buffalo Jackets for over 20 Years As a specialist Search Dog Handler and professional dog trainer in Stafford, I rely on my gear to perform in [...]
Karen and the Power of Real-Time Video – The Driving Force Behind The Dog Man®
Karen and the Power of Real-Time Video - The Driving Force Behind The Dog Man® At the heart of The Dog Man® is not just expert training, but [...]
Dolomite 54 Low FG EVO GTX – The Dog Man® Review
For years I’ve worn Scarpa walking footwear, so it took a lot for me to try something different. After plenty of research, I decided to give the Dolomite Men’s [...]
Why Regular Health Checks Could Save Your Dog from Unnecessary Pain
As dog owners, we all know our dogs better than anyone else. We notice the little changes that others might miss, and sometimes those small changes can be the [...]
Great Expectations: Understanding Your Dog’s Behaviour | THE DOG MAN
Great Expectations – Understanding Your Dog’s Journey “Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.” — Charles Dickens When people contact me for dog [...]
Dog Training in 2026: Real Dogs, Real Problems, Real Coaching
DOG TRAINING IN 2026 Real Dogs. Real Problems. Real Coaching Over the past few years, the dog training industry has changed dramatically. Owners are now exposed to endless social [...]
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 [...]