WHO IS THE DOG MAN

You may think I’m a magician when you see me train dogs. But the truth is, there’s no magic wand—just planning, practice, and patience.

With over 30 years of experience in professional dog training, I combine hands-on expertise with formal education to truly understand your dog’s unique needs. Every dog is different, and my tailored approach ensures we find the right solutions for yours.

As a trusted specialist, I work with a select number of clients across the UK, allowing me to provide a highly personalised service. I focus on reinforcing good behaviour through well-timed praise and reward, ensuring lasting results.

But training isn’t just about the dog—it’s about you, too. I believe in empowering owners with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with their dogs. Your commitment to this process is key to long-term success.

With your dedication and my expertise, we’ll build a relationship with your dog that stands the test of time. This training investment will shape your dog’s behaviour and create a lifetime of trust, understanding, and companionship.

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The Best of the Best
The Dog Man® is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s best dog trainers for the past 9 years (2016 – 2025).

Knowledge

With over 30 years of experience as a professional dog trainer, behaviourist, and former Home Office-approved Police Dog Handler, I have worked extensively in canine behaviour, training, and specialist search operations. My qualifications include an FdSc and BTEC in Canine Behaviour and Training, alongside certification in canine emergency first aid.

I specialise in reward-based training, behaviour modification, and real-world application, ensuring effective, ethical, and lasting results.

My expertise spans:

• Dog behaviour, body language, and psychology

• Positive reinforcement training techniques

• Behaviour assessment and tailored training plans

• Canine communication and problem-solving

• Specialist search dog handling

• Owner education and coaching

With a scientific, structured approach, I empower owners with the knowledge and skills to build trust, confidence, and a reliable partnership with their dogs.

“Expert Knowledge, Proven Methods – Building Stronger Bonds Between Dogs and Owners.”

Background

After spending many years as a dedicated police dog handler and serving in the military, I decided to immerse myself fully in the world of dogs. This led me to establish a high-end boarding kennel business, where my consultancy skills were highly sought after. This demand ultimately led to the creation of The Dog Man® in 1996.

My skills as a trainer, behaviourist and handler led to me working with a range of VIPs and corporate clients, such as:

an advisor to several Midlands veterinary practices
a re-homing consultant for CAESSR, a national charity which rescues Cocker and English Springer Spaniels
consultant to the Ministry of Defence, training dogs to British forces standards in specialist search and rescue

My extensive involvement in academic research has led to significant projects in the fields of law enforcement agencies’ dog systems and applied. Environmental geophysics aims to advance our understanding of dogs’ methods in their search operations. Furthermore, I proudly served as the UK program coordinator for animal-assisted therapy training for the European Society for Animal-Assisted Therapy (ESAAT), where I implemented highly effective clicker training and other praise and reward-based methods.

I have offered consultancy services to various television production companies, providing expertise and guidance in developing and producing television programs. My work in the industry led to a feature on the popular television program “The Wonderful World of Puppies,” where I shared my insights and experiences in working with puppies and their portrayal in television productions.

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