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 [...]
How to stop your dog from barking
CONSTANT barking can be difficult to cope with – even for the most patient dog owners. It’s easy to say that it is best to ignore such behaviour because [...]
What are freedom fields?
The concept is that owners can let their dogs off-lead in an enclosed field without worrying about their dogs' reaction to other people, livestock or wildlife or even not [...]
The Dog Gone Good Rapid Reward Treat Bag – Professional Product Review
The Dog Gone Good Rapid Reward treat bag is, without a doubt, THE BEST treat bag I've used during my long service in dog training and professional handling. The [...]
Benefits of playing with your dog
Playing is not an add-on. Many owners, unfortunately, overlook a dog's welfare and well-being. It is a key area and needs to be taken more seriously. Playing is crucial [...]
Why is continuation dog training important?
Even the best of us get a few things wrong, so ensuring those important small gaps are filled is crucial. The most cost-effective way to train a dog is [...]
Common dog problems
Sound Familiar? Avoidance In avoidance, dogs are naturally drawn to avoid situations that are likely unsafe or have a history resulting in an aversive or negative outcome. Getting stressed [...]
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 [...]