Dogs & Animals
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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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What happened when Country Life put The Queen's Jack Russells on the Girls with Pearls page
After the sad news that one of Her Majesty The Queen's beloved Jack Russells died at the weekend, today's special edition of the Dawn Chorus looks back at the day that Beth and Bluebell took over Country Life magazine's famous Frontispiece page to become the first ever canine Girls in Pearls.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.
