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.
Dogs & Animals
From perfect pedigrees to loveable canine scamps of unknown origin, we celebrate man’s best friend.
Looking for a new dog? Head straight for our article on how to choose the perfect dog to fit your lifestyle, family and home.
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What do you get the dog that has everything? A shepherd's hut with a heated towel rail
Plankbridge's latest hut is designed specifically for washing the dog. Because a clean hound is a happy hound.
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You've got peemail: Why dogs sniff each other's urine
Ever wondered why your dog is so fond of sniffing another’s pee? 'The urine is the carrier service, the equivalent of Outlook or Gmail,' explains Laura Parker.
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Give the dog a throne: the ridiculous homes we make for our four-legged friends
Devoted 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 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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Dawn Chorus: The artwork thrown in a museum bin, Cambridge's most famous sight and the world welly wanging champion unmasked by the BBC
What is it like to grow up in a castle? Can you name Cambridge's most famous landmark? And who is the Welly Wanging World Record Holder? All this and more is revealed in today's Dawn Chorus.
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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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Riding through the kitchen on horseback, plus take our Quiz of the Day
A spectacular view of Snowdonia, the intelligence of owls and our quiz of the day are all highlights of this morning's Dawn Chorus.
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A taste of the exotic: the strangest animals roaming the British Isles
Thanks to escapees from private collections and zoos, hitchhikers and releases of inconvenient pets, followed by the breeding efforts of these resilient species, the British Isles are now home to all kinds of exotic fauna not at all native to these shores.
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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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'Intelligent, calm, cautious and thoughtful': Why donkeys keep charming us
With the ability to offer silent, unwavering emotional support, donkeys are stoic and devoted creatures that can boost mental health and melt the hardest of hearts.
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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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'Neither fish nor flesh': The beguiling world of the otter
A creature of bewitching contrasts, the otter is ‘an animal that might have been specifically designed to please a child’ and has captured our imaginations since first we encountered its bright-eyed gaze.
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One lump or two? The homes where horses come inside the house
No tea party is complete without a four-hoofed friend in attendance, says Flora Watkins. Just be mindful of where you put the sugar lumps.
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'World's cutest sheep' for sale in North Yorkshire
Are your sheep ugly? Do you want new, pretty ones? We have just the sale for you.
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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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Rarer than pandas: Meet the native breeds that have a crucial role to play in food security and conservation
Some treasured native farm animals have fallen dangerously low in numbers. Kate Green meets the breeders keeping the flame alive.
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Ben Randall: Ask Country Life's canine agony uncle a question about your dog
Over the past two years our award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall has been sharing his advice with Country Life readers.
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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.
