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dogman

dogman

1 8.2
A person who trains and cares for dogs
  • noun
  • /ˈdɔɡˌmæn/
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  • As a professional dogman, she spends her days grooming and training various breeds.

Examples

  • The famous dogman demonstrated how to teach a puppy to sit and stay.

  • You're the new dogman.

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

  • The dogman helped me train my golden retriever to follow commands.

Synonyms

handler
vsdogman
28 3.8

Person who trains and leads animals in shows or competitions

is a professional working with animals more broadly than show duties
dog whisperer
vsdogman
4 4.9

A person who trains and calms dogs using quiet gentle ways

is a professional who works with animals without implying special gentle methods

How Experienced

expert
3 3.5
dogman
1 8.2
trainer
201 1.3
novice
46 3.4

Surface Forms

dogman singular
dogmen plural

Morphology

dogman = dog + man (transparent) = dog + man

The compound denotes a person associated with dogs (handler/trainer), a sense that follows normal compounding logic.

Etymology

Dogman is formed from dog + man, like job names such as fireman or milkman, and literally means 'a man who works with dogs'. So a dogman can be a professional handler or trainer of dogs.