Ben Randall
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'We're accidentally getting a puppy for Christmas — and we need help!' Ben Randall on helping a dog cope with Christmas
Most family homes are never more lively and raucous than they are at Christmas, but dogs don't give birth to a schedule. Ben Randall helps a reader worried about how their new puppy will cope.
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What to do when your dog is aggressive towards other dogs while out on a walk
A-list dog trainer Ben Randall tells the tale of tackling a tricky issue with a dog getting aggressive while out on its daily walk.
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What to do when your dog gets attacked by another dog out on a walk
Ben Randall deals with a reader's difficult situation as an ordinary walk took a turn for the worse.
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How to deal with an older dog starting to show some bad behaviour after many happy years
A-list dog trainer Ben Randall helps a reader whose ageing dog has started changing its behaviour — and not for the better.
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How to look after a dog who's gone deaf, by A-list trainer Ben Randall
Ben Randall handles a query from a reader whose dog has lost her hearing.
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How to deal with a dog that's stronger than you are — especially when it runs off when it gets excited
Ben 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 do
Taking 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 morning
A 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 right
It 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 trainer
We 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 builders
Barking can be annoying and unsettling for visitors. Ben Randall looks at how to get a little peace and quiet.
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How to deal with a labrador who won't stop barking
Labradors tend to be placid, calm dogs, but that's not always the case. Ben Randall helps a reader whose lab is giving some trouble.
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How to deal with an aggressive dog that's trying to bully other dogs
Aggression 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 away
If 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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How to 'reboot' an older dog whose training has fallen by the wayside, by expert trainer Ben Randall
The 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 Randall
Most 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 advice
Award-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 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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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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