Dogs
Everything you need to know about dogs, from expert training advice to every dog breed in Britain.
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How to deal with a labrador who won't stop barkingLabradors tend to be placid, calm dogs, but that's not always the case. Ben Randall helps a reader whose lab is giving some trouble.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to deal with an aggressive dog that's trying to bully other dogsAggression in dogs isn't easy to deal with — especially if it's in a dog which isn't yours, but which you're looking after. Ben Randall answers this week's reader query.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to get your dog ready to stay in kennels when you go awayIf you're heading off on holiday and leaving your dog behind, Ben Randall has tips for how to make your pet's holiday as enjoyable as your own.
By Ben Randall Published
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Claim your free Country Life Dogs EbookDiscover how man’s best friend has shaped rural living in Britain with our free Ebook offer.
By Country Life Published
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How to 'reboot' an older dog whose training has fallen by the wayside, by expert trainer Ben RandallThe saying 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks' simply isn't true, explains Ben Randall.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to toilet train a dog who just doesn't get it, by award-winning trainer Ben RandallMost dogs take to toilet training quite quickly, but for owners of dogs who don't, it can be an exhausting battle. Ben Randall shares his advice.
By Ben Randall Published
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'My dog is scared of loud noises — and now a building site has appeared next door. What can I do?' Expert trainer Ben Randall shares his adviceAward-winning dog trainer Ben Randall explains how to help your dog get used to loud noises.
By Ben Randall Published
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How a dog taught me an unbeatable technique for calming down a misbehaving dog, by A-list trainer Ben RandallBen Randall explains his simple technique for calming down an overexcited or nervous dog who has stopped responding to your training commands.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to train a 250lb pooch who is a mountain dog in every senseBen Randall helps a reader who has unexpectedly ended up caring for 18 stone of Newfoundland dog.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to stop your dog from chasing and barking at cats, by expert trainer Ben RandallThe conflict between cats and dogs seems to be as old as time, but it really doesn't have to be that way as award-winning trainer Ben Randall explains.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to stop a puppy waking up at 5am, by award-winning dog trainer Ben RandallWhat to do when your four-legged friend becomes a four-legged alarm clock.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to help a rescue dog with food issues and separation anxiety, by expert trainer Ben RandallSaving a street dog from a harsh life is a noble thing to do, but often comes with issues. Expert trainer Ben Randall explains what to do.
By Ben Randall Published
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The real meaning of Easter, and how to make a vicar's dog collar from a Bounty barRevd Dr Colin Heber-Percy joins James Fisher on the podcast to talk about life in the church — how he came to the profession in later life, what it was like being a priest in the pandemic, and his life as a writer and reverend.
By James Fisher Published
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Help for our four-legged heroes: the charity that looks after retired service animalsIn 2016, the Countess of Bathurst set up the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals, which continues to look after blue-light families and their animals.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Who was the original Jack Russell who gave his name to one of Britain's favourite dog breeds?Kate Green takes a look at the the legacy of Revd John Russell, the man who gave his name to the Jack Russell and Parson Russell terriers.
By Kate Green Published
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How to stop your dog marking his territory and cocking his leg in other people's housesBen Randall on how to handle one of the most embarrassing moments for a dog owner.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to give your dog his confidence back when he's been upset or disturbed by another dog, by expert trainer Ben RandallA visiting dog upsetting your own pet can create problems which are hard to break. Ben Randall explains what to do.
By Ben Randall Published
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The three dog breeds that make the ultimate family pet, according to expert trainer Ben RandallIn decades of working with dogs, Ben Randall has seen every possible breed of dog — these are the three he'd recommend for family life.
By Ben Randall Published
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Puppy aggression: How to nip it in the bud before it becomes a problem, by award-winning trainer Ben RandallA reader whose lovely puppy is starting to show worrying behaviour writes — and Ben Randall has some expert advice.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to stop your dog counter surfing, by expert trainer Ben RandallThis week, our A-list dog trainer Ben Randall tells us how to stop our dogs from getting on the kitchen worktops.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to deal with a dog who is scared of men, by expert trainer Ben RandallThis week, our A-list dog trainer Ben Randall deals with a tricky topic: an adopted dog who seems to be dealing with past trauma involving men.
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