What does the dog need?
Many people over the last 12 months have made the decision to take on a puppy or dog. Accepting the responsibility is a long time commitment and present-day lifestyles [...]
Top tips on how to protect dog paws from winter and snow
Does your dog love the outdoors even in the snow and ice? Road salt is used in the UK as a deicer for roads and pavements which is great [...]
Help recall dog behaviour training
Losing your dog can be a frightening experience, it's even more hair raising when you realise why your dog wants to bolt on a regular basis, STOP and think [...]
How do I introduce my puppy to an older dog?
With a little preparation you can make the meeting a success, here are a few points to consider: Getting Home When you arrive home take things nice and gently. [...]
121 dog behaviour training – canine coaching
The Dog Man® 121 dog behaviour training - canine coaching A Snap Shot View part 3 Ensure your dog learns correctly is key to a sucessful relationship with your dog. [...]
How to understand a dogs behaviour
Dogs and Anxiety Dogs are very much susceptible to some of the emotional struggles that humans can have anxiety is very much one of these struggles. There are a [...]
121 dog behaviour training – canine coaching
The Dog Man® 121 dog behaviour training - canine coaching A Snap Shot View part 2 Getting the correct training will ensure you and your family companion live together in harmony. [...]
121 dog behaviour training – canine coaching
The Dog Man® 121 dog behaviour training - canine coaching 'The most important thing about owning and bringing up a dog befittingly is ensuring that it has the correct training. A [...]
How to build an important relationship with your dog
The more you work and actively participate with each other, the stronger your bond and mutual understanding of each other will be. A symbiotic relationship with the emotional connection [...]
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 [...]