WHO IS THE DOG MAN

You may think I am a magician when you see me training dogs. But the truth is, there is no magic wand to make your dog do what you want – that comes with planning, practice and patience.

With a rich experience of over 30 years in professional dog training, I bring a unique blend of practical expertise and formal training to the table. This wealth of experience equips me with the ability to understand your dog’s unique needs and provide tailored solutions.

As a trusted expert in the field, I choose to work with a select number of clients across the UK at any given time. This allows me to provide a personalised service that focuses on reinforcing good behaviour through timely praise and reward, tailored to your dog’s specific needs.

My approach to dog training goes beyond just training the dogs themselves. I believe in empowering owners with the knowledge, advice, and guidance they need to understand and effectively communicate with their pets. This is a learning process for all, and your commitment to applying this knowledge will be essential.

With your commitment and my dedication, we can establish a bond with your dog that will stand the test of time. This investment in training will not only bring results but also lay the foundation for a lifetime of harmony and understanding with your canine friend.

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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 8 years (2016 – 2024).

Knowledge

I have a background in military service and previous authorisation from the Home Office as a dual-role Police Dog Handler. Since 1993, I have specialised in professional dog coaching, training, and behaviour analysis. I hold qualifications in canine behaviour and training, including an FdSC and BTEC, and possess expertise as an independent specialist search dog handler, complemented by canine emergency first aid certification.

My specialist skills include:

  • Knowledge of dog behaviour, body language, and psychology
  • Proficiency in various positive/reward-based dog training methods
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to develop tailored training plans
  • Patience and empathy
  • Keen observation skills
  • Consistency and reliability in training methods
  • Adequate physical stamina
  • Higher Education and certification in canine behaviour and training
  • Basic knowledge of canine first aid

Background

After spending many years as a dedicated police dog handler and serving in the military, I decided to immerse myself in the world of dogs fully. This led me to establish a high-end boarding kennel business, where I found that 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, aimed at advancing our understanding of the methods dogs use 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 the development and production of 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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