Dogs & Animals
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How to take your dog to the pub, by expert trainer Ben Randall
Enjoying a drink in a lovely country pub with your dog snoozing quietly at your feet is one of the great pleasures in life for those with four-legged friends... so long as they stay well-behaved. Ben Randall explains how to take your dog to the pub without things going horribly wrong.
By Ben Randall Published
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Have you been walking your dog wrong all these years?
Letting your dog run wild can cause all sorts of problems. Instead, as Country Life's canine agony uncle Ben Randall tells Katy Birchall, we should see walks as an opportunity to strengthen our bond with our charges.
By Katy Birchall Published
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How to stop your dog begging for food at the table, by expert trainer Ben Randall
Dogs begging for food around mealtimes can be adorable up to a point — but what happens when the charm wears off? Ben Randall explains how to stop your dog begging for food at the table.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Paula Lester Published
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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...
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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Dog lead training: How to introduce the lead to your four-legged friend, by champion dog trainer Ben Randall
Introducing the lead to your dog can be tricky, but with a consistent routine you'll build positive associations that will last a lifetime. Dog training expert Ben Randall explains how as he shares his dog lead training routine.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Ben Randall Published
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How to keep your dog healthy in a summer heatwave, by expert trainer Ben Randall
With hot summer weather here it can be a challenge keeping your four-legged friend cool and happy. Ben Randall shares his tips on how to keep a dog safe in a heatwave.
By Ben Randall Published
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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.
By Oli Bell Published