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How a dog taught me an unbeatable technique for calming down a misbehaving dog, by A-list trainer Ben Randall
Ben Randall explains his simple technique for calming down an overexcited or nervous dog who has stopped responding to your training commands.
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How to stop a puppy biting when it gets excited
A dog that nips isn't youthful exuberance — it's also a sign that other things are going wrong in your training and relationship with your pet. Ben Randall explains.
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How to train a 250lb pooch who is a mountain dog in every sense
Ben Randall helps a reader who has unexpectedly ended up caring for 18 stone of Newfoundland dog.
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How to stop your dog from chasing and barking at cats, by expert trainer Ben Randall
The 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.
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How to stop a puppy waking up at 5am, by award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall
What to do when your four-legged friend becomes a four-legged alarm clock.
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How to help a rescue dog with food issues and separation anxiety, by expert trainer Ben Randall
Saving 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.
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The real meaning of Easter, and how to make a vicar's dog collar from a Bounty bar
Revd 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.
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Help for our four-legged heroes: the charity that looks after retired service animals
In 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.
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How to stop your dog marking his territory and cocking his leg in other people's houses
Ben Randall on how to handle one of the most embarrassing moments for a dog owner.
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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 Randall
A visiting dog upsetting your own pet can create problems which are hard to break. Ben Randall explains what to do.
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The changing face of Britain's favourite dogs, decade by decade
Partial to a poodle? Loopy about labradors? Cuckoo for cocker spaniels? You are not alone, says Victoria Marston, as she discovers the nation’s favourite dog breeds, decade by decade, using figures from the Kennel Club.
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The three dog breeds that make the ultimate family pet, according to expert trainer Ben Randall
In decades of working with dogs, Ben Randall has seen every possible breed of dog — these are the three he'd recommend for family life.
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Puppy aggression: How to nip it in the bud before it becomes a problem, by award-winning trainer Ben Randall
A reader whose lovely puppy is starting to show worrying behaviour writes — and Ben Randall has some expert advice.
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How to stop your dog counter surfing, by expert trainer Ben Randall
This week, our A-list dog trainer Ben Randall tells us how to stop our dogs from getting on the kitchen worktops.
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How to deal with a dog who is scared of men, by expert trainer Ben Randall
This 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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How to teach a dog to sit: Five tips from leading dog trainer Ben Randall
Teaching your dog to sit is one of the most important things you can do — and it will help with all sorts of other commands. Ben Randall explains how to get your dog to do it, every time.
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How to keep your dog healthy and having fun in the coldest depths of winter, by award-winning trainer Ben Randall
Snow, ice and freezing conditions throw up both challenges and opportunities for fun if you're a dog owner. Ben Randall explains how to make the most of this beautiful time of year while keeping your pet safe and healthy.
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How to exercise with your dog, by expert trainer Ben Randall
The new year often brings with it a new focus on health and keeping active. Ben Randall explains how you can help make your dog a part of your fitness regime.
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E-Types, Scotland's best beaches and the 'backwards-looking fantasy' of rewilding: Country Life's best features of 2023
From travel and motoring to dog training and pithy comment, these proved out most popular feature articles of the last 12 months.
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How to ensure your dog has the best Christmas ever, by top trainer Ben Randall
Dogs can enjoy Christmas just as much as their owners — and perhaps even more so. But there are a few things to be mindful of as we enter the festive season, as Ben Randall explains.
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How to stop a dog peeing in the house, by A-list trainer Ben Randall
It's one of the nightmare scenarios for a dog owner: a pooch who suddenly forgets that they're toilet trained. Ben Randall explains what to do.
