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Give the dog a throne: the ridiculous homes we make for our four-legged friendsDevoted dog owners, past and present, have created a veritable 'Barkitectural Digest'. Flora Watkins pays tribute to some of the most palatial pet houses in the land
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How to deal with a dog that's stronger than you are — especially when it runs off when it gets excitedBen Randall tackles an issue for an owner of a dog that's almost as big as she is.
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'My dog goes crazy when he sees someone with a ball launcher. How do I make him stop?': Expert trainer Ben Randall explains what to doTaking on a dog with ingrained bad habits can be a headache. Ben Randall explains how to retrain them to keep calm.
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How to stop a dog from whining and barking in the early hours of the morningA dog with an early routine is one thing — but a dog who occasionally decides to beat the birds up at dawn can be trickier to deal with.
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How to teach your dog to go to the loo when you need them to — and not just when they decide the time is rightIt can be frustrating and stressful when your dog is stubbornly refusing to do its business while on a lead, especially if you’re in a scenario where you can’t let them roam free. Expert dog trainer Ben Randall explains how to encourage your dog to go on command.
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Ben Randall: Q&A with the award-winning dog trainerWe speak to Country Life's canine agony uncle Ben Randall.
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How to stop your dog from being protective and barking at buildersBarking can be annoying and unsettling for visitors. Ben Randall looks at how to get a little peace and quiet.
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Whistle while you work: why the sheepdog still owns the fields and hills of BritainSheepdog trials are mesmerising to watch, with one man and his dog speaking a language all of their own, but sheep welfare remains the ultimate goal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to stop a puppy biting when it gets excitedA 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 senseBen Randall helps a reader who has unexpectedly ended up caring for 18 stone of Newfoundland dog.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
