Dogs

The unconditional love of a dog is a wonderful thing, but when they get so attached that they can't bear to see you leave then they need your help. Ben Randall explains how to stop a dog getting upset when you leave the house.

By Ben Randall Published 19 March 23

An unwanted early morning wake-up call from her dogs is the problem faced by our reader this week.

By Ben Randall Published 15 March 23

The vast majority of dogs and their owners have happy lives full of fun and love; but sometimes, things just don't work out. Ben Randall answers a reader who is wondering if it's time to find a different home for their dog.

By Ben Randall Published 12 March 23

'There is a real danger we could lose our diversity of breeds', warns the Kennel Club's Bill Lambert, as Agnes Stamp reports.

By Agnes Stamp Published 8 March 23

A reader this week suffers from a dog who can't concentrate and is getting distracted all the time, but with things now going badly our dog training expert Ben Randall takes a look – and suspects that overtraining is the problem.

By Ben Randall Published 8 March 23

A dog that starts nipping, biting and mouthing when it's overexcited may not mean any harm, says Ben Randall, but it's something which just can't go on. Here's how to handle the issue.

By Ben Randall Published 5 March 23

It's raining, and Jonathan Self is outside waiting patiently for his dogs to do their business.

By Jonathan Self Published 28 February 23

It may be time to park Rover and consider something more imaginative, says Jonathan Young.

By Country Life Published 24 February 23

Some dogs quickly pick up the basics of training — yet somehow only respond seven or eight times out of ten. If that sounds like you, help is at hand: expert trainer Ben Randall explains how to train a disobedient dog.

By Ben Randall Published 22 February 23

Reward-based training has transformed our relationships with our dogs — but it can go wrong. Ben Randall explains how to put things right if your pooch goes off track.

By Ben Randall Published 12 February 23

A heartbreaking letter from an overseas reader gives our resident dog training expert Ben Randall one of his toughest challenges to date.

By Ben Randall Published 8 February 23

Some dogs and owners share a bed — but should they? Ben Randall shares his wisdom on how to make it work.

By Ben Randall Published 15 January 23

From beautiful breeds to superb advice from our training expert, these are our best dog-related stories of the last 12 months.

By Toby Keel Published 28 December 22

It's natural to want to be able to give your dog a treat at Christmas, but you need to be very careful about what to give them. Canine nutritionist Alison Frost shares her advice on what will and won't be okay.

By Toby Keel Published 22 December 22

Watching your dog run after traffic can be heart-stoppingly scary — but it's also a difficult habit to break. Ben Randall, expert dog trainer, explains how to go about stopping a dog chasing cars.

By Ben Randall Published 14 December 22

If you want to teach a few party tricks to your pup you'll need to tread carefully, explains Ben Randall.

By Ben Randall Published 11 December 22

With millions of people heading back to the office more regularly, leaving a dog on its own is more common — and it doesn't always go well. Ben Randall explains what you can do to help.

By Ben Randall Published 4 December 22

Teaching a dog to stop stealing food, clothes, TV remotes or anything else that they like to pinch can feel like an uphill battle — but by coming at it from a different angle, you can mend your dog's thieving ways. Expert dog trainer Ben Randall explains how.

By Ben Randall Published 30 November 22

Getting a new puppy is a joy — most of the time. But it's not always easy, especially if your new pup starts nipping and doesn't stop. Ben Randall shares his advice on what to do when reality bites.

By Ben Randall Published 27 November 22