A Year of Progress and Paws
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what a rewarding year it’s been. From transforming [...]
Freedom and exercise are vital for a dog’s growth and happiness
Here's why: Physical Health: Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, strengthens muscles, and supports overall physical development. It also helps to prevent health issues such as obesity and [...]
For many homeless, their dog is more than just a pet
As I journey around, I often contemplate the similarities between the well-behaved nature of people experiencing homelessness and that of their dogs. As a dog trainer and behaviourist, I [...]
Freedom exercise and creating harmony with your dog
Freedom and exercise are crucial for the development and well-being of any dog for several reasons: Physical Health: Regular exercise, such as brisk walks, interactive play sessions, and agility training, [...]
A tired dog is a happy dog!
As a dog owner, it's important to remember that your canine friend's health and well-being are in your hands. Regular exercise is a crucial component of their overall health, [...]
Impulse control and focus training with Craig The Dog Man
What is impulse control? Dogs are just like humans, and their impulses to do things are like ours! Dogs' urges to get out the front door or out of [...]
What age to start leash training a puppy?
If you're wondering, congratulations. You are on the right track and highly likely to get great results. The vast majority of pet owners think that puppies and dogs know [...]
Add some sparkle to someone’s Christmas.
Christmas is the season of hope and goodwill; if you are looking for gift ideas that steer away from the less meaningful 'stuff' like diet plans and lousy romance [...]
Can my dog understand me?
Can my dog understand me? Have you ever thought about what is occurring behind those loveable dogs' eyes, slobbery grins and wet noses? Do you ever think your dog [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]