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The champion dog trainer with a game-changing method who can teach any dog new tricks
Award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall — who looks after the dogs for everyone from David Beckham to Gordon Ramsay — happened upon his own approach to training which made him hugely successful. These days, he's sharing the secret, and Paula Lester paid a visit with her labrador, Nimrod. Photos by Sarah Farnsworth for Country Life.
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How to stop your dog cocking a leg (or worse) on carpets and furniture when you visit another house, by expert trainer Ben Randall
'The full scale of awfulness' is the memorable phrase used by this week's beleaguered correspondent, who is desperate for an answer from Ben. But perhaps not quite as desperate as her long-suffering mother is...
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The Queen's Corgis: All about Her Majesty's most loyal subjects
As we mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we take a look at her corgis, the dogs that were such a part of her life.
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How to get your dog to play fetch, by expert trainer Ben Randall
There are plenty of dogs who'll run all day playing fetch, or who'll do anything for a bit of kibble. But how can you motivate a dog who doesn't seem too bothered about food or toys when it comes to playing fetch? Ben Randall shares his advice.
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How to stop your puppy crying at night, by dog training expert Ben Randall
The heartbreaking whimper of a puppy calling for you will tug on the heartstrings like few other things, but you don't have to suffer — and you don't have to leave it crying either, as Ben Randall explains.
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Jason Goodwin: 'The cats stayed on when the old occupants left, full of feline discretion, more like a whiff of perfume than an actual presence'
Jason Goodwin tells the sad tale of the cats that walked by themselves, almost up until the end.
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German Shorthaired Pointers: The USPs of GSPs, perhaps the ultimate all-round dog
German shorthaired pointers will run for miles when you need them to, but curl up on the sofa when you want them to. Owner and convert Arabella Byrne explains her love for this strong, graceful breed.
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How to stop your dog barking at the door
We know they mean well, but few things are more grating for dog owners — or more disconcerting for dog owners' visitors — than a dog barking at the door every time someone knocks or rings. Award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall explains how to stop it from happening.
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How to take a dog to a country fair without it getting overexcited by the crowds and noise, by expert trainer Ben Randall
It's the time of year to enjoy the weather and the wonderful events happening around the country, but going to those places isn't always easy with a four-legged friend in tow. Here's how to take a dog to a country fair without it getting wildly overexcited.
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Dog recall training: Six tips from champion dog trainer Ben Randall
Training your dog is not easy — and with the huge recent rise in dog ownership, it's never been a better time to share the best advice. A-list celebrity dog-trainer Ben Randall solves your canine dilemmas.
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How to keep your dog calm going to the vet, by award-winning trainer Ben Randall
Some dogs seem to have a sixth sense about going to the vet, so what hope is there of getting them there in one piece and without going into a frenzy? Well, there's actually plenty of hope, says expert trainer Ben Randall, as he explains how to keep your dog calm going to the vet.
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Crate training a puppy: Six tips from expert dog trainer Ben Randall
Puppy crate training can be tricky, yet it can pay dividends in all sorts of ways — even making puppy toilet training easier. Award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall explains how to get it right from the start — and we do mean the VERY start.
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The Ebony Horse Club, where inner city children get a ticket to ride in the heart of Brixton
Deep in the beating heart of Brixton in south London, the Ebony Horse Club is quietly teaching inner-city children the joy of being around horses, as patron and ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell reports.
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The Duchess of Cornwall's rescue dogs adorn a royal frontispiece like you've never seen before
This week’s frontispiece breaks from tradition — but they’re still ‘Girls in Pearls’.
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The wonderful Welsh terrier: Half the size, triple the fun
Headstrong little characters that turn heads wherever they go, Welsh terriers might look like miniature Airedales, but they have a personality entirely of their own, finds Katy Birchall. Photographs by Joe Bailey.
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Andrew Cotter on how his labradors became Britain's most famous dogs: 'They have no idea why so many people talk to them now — I think they assume it’s because they’re good dogs!'
The sports commentator Andrew Cotter on the startling rise to fame for his labradors.
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How to help a dog who's scared of going places in the car, by expert trainer Ben Randall
A retired greyhound with an unknown past is the subject of this week's advice article from our resident dog whisperer Ben Randall.
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Curious Questions: Who do we say that cats have nine lives?
Martin Fone set off to investigate the origins of the saying that cats have nine lives. In the process he discovered something less supernatural, but no less incredible.
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'Were it not for Country Life, Sealyhams would be extinct by now’
Sealyham terrier breeder Harry Parsons has welcomed a new litter of puppies — great news for a breed which teetered on the edge of extinction not long ago.
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How do I stop my dog barking at people coming up to my house? Expert advice from top trainer Ben Randall
Disconcerting for visitors, distressing for owners and terrifying for delivery people, having a dog that constantly barks at strangers is a common problem — but one that can be dealt with surprisingly quickly. Ben Randall explains more.
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How to deal with a dog who won't jump in the back of the car, by top trainer Ben Randall
Travelling with your canine companion doesn’t need to be stressful — it’s all about making it a positive experience for everyone. Expert dog trainer Ben Randall explains how to teach your dog to happily hop in and out of the car on command.
