Dog Development Classification Stages – Adolescence
Adolescence: Six to Twelve Months Most of your pup’s growth in height finishes by this period but they may continue to fill out and gain muscle mass and body [...]
Dog Development Classification Stages – Juvenile
12-16 Weeks: Juvenile Delinquent Pups A period of rapid physical growth and increased activity. The age of cutting, cutting teeth and apron strings. The puppy is enlarging its social [...]
When not to use a dog crate
Dogs who suffer from separation anxiety should not be confined to a crate. Indicative symptoms include destructiveness, vocalising or defecating after being left alone even for short periods of [...]
How to choose the correct type of puppy crate
There are, in general, only two different types that can vary in price and quality. Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages. Aluminium/metal/plastic dog crates: Made to last [...]
How to crate train
Crate training is an asset and can be invaluable and of benefit when potty-training, obedience training, correcting destructive behaviours, it is also useful to come to the need for [...]
Teaching your puppy to the toilet outside
House Training A dog is generally house trained in about 2 to 3 weeks, but it may not be completely reliable until they are is at least 10 months [...]
How to tell if your pup is from a puppy farm
Certain things in life are worth spending extra time on researching, buying a new puppy is most definitely high on the list. Unfortunately, there are people out there who [...]
Why health and wellness have become a hot topic
After everything that has happened in the last year, health and wellness have become a hot topic. Lockdowns and restrictions have led to people focusing on physical fitness, what [...]
Great Expectations
“Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule.” - Charles Dickens, Great Expectations The quote from this literary classic made me think about the [...]
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 [...]