Dogger is the stage name of Manchester-born producer and DJ Rob Smith, who is based in London. He began playing drums as a young child and played in bands during his teens. After discovering jungle, Smith moved into DJing and production. His influences include Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Alix Perez, David Lynch, Joy Division and Björk. His music is described as soul-influenced liquid drum and bass, with jungle among the styles that shaped his route into the scene.
Smith founded Precinct as an outlet for his own music and a platform for other artists. Dogger has also released music on 1985 Music, Shogun Audio and The North Quarter. His collaborations with producer Mindstate include the 2019 EP Broken Home, released on 1985 Music and featuring singer-songwriter Liam Bailey. Other work with Mindstate includes the EP Space Cadet and the track “Sweet Jungle.” They also worked with Verbz and Sleazy F Baby on the EP Different Roads, released on The North Quarter. Another release is the EP The Time Is Yours on 1985 Music.
Dogger worked with Children of Zeus vocalist Tyler Daley on the single “Try Again” and has collaborated with DRS and [ K S R ]. In 2024, he released “Iron Sea,” featuring Sydney Bryce, on Flexout Audio. His 2025 singles included “California Dreaming,” with DRS and Slay, on Precinct; “White Flag,” featuring Catching Cairo and Slay, on UKF; “Hard Times,” made with Dub Phizix, on Drum&BassArena; and “On Your Feet,” with DRS, on DnB Allstars.