Lockdown is a potential ticking time bomb of separation anxiety for dogs
A change in our lives Due to the Covid19 virus dog owners have automatically been spending more time with their dogs while working from home or on Furlough during the [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people with dogs
From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency We all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of coronavirus. The single [...]
Stopping Your Dogs Behaviour Problems
The first step in stopping unwanted behaviour is work out the cause of your dog's reaction. For example different medical conditions could lead to unwanted behaviour, such as a dog [...]
Test drive
Test drive You wouldn't buy a new car without test driving a few first ... .. so don't get a dog without first doing your homework Have you got the [...]
1 on 1 dog training near me
NIGHTMARE or Enjoy the experience of success Taking your dog out for a walk and allowing your best buddy freedom should be a great experience and the highlight of your [...]
Is your dog lacking motivation or frustrated?
Lacking Motivation or Frustrated? Whether it is training a working dog or pet dog training in general, motivation is the most important factor. If there isn’t any or the correct [...]
Dog training near me
THE BEST WAY TO TRAIN DOGS The Dog Man® will lead you and your dog to an exciting adventure of dog training and mutual harmony. Training your dog should be fun and [...]
Big or small, young or old, dogs require daily activity and exercise
The Dog Man® 1-2-1 Dog Training Coach Exercise a physical outlet to expend pent up energy and maintain health and fitness. Today’s dog does not lead such a busy complex life, [...]
Influence of Pets
UK pet owners spend 7.5 hours a day with their family pets New research has revealed that people are buying pets to be their best friends and provide unconditional love. [...]
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 [...]