How to stop your dogs waking up too early, by top trainer Ben Randall
An unwanted early morning wake-up call from her dogs is the problem faced by our reader this week.
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An unwanted early morning wake-up call from her dogs is the problem faced by our reader this week.
The vast majority of dogs and their owners have happy lives full of fun and love; but sometimes, things just don't work out. Ben Randall answers a reader who is wondering if it's time to find a different home for their dog.
'There is a real danger we could lose our diversity of breeds', warns the Kennel Club's Bill Lambert, as Agnes Stamp reports.
A reader this week suffers from a dog who can't concentrate and is getting distracted all the time, but with things now going badly our dog training expert Ben Randall takes a look – and suspects that overtraining is the problem.
A dog that starts nipping, biting and mouthing when it's overexcited may not mean any harm, says Ben Randall, but it's something which just can't go on. Here's how to handle the issue.
A reader writes this week to ask Ben how to persuade her dog to lie down on command — but is it really something she needs to teach?
It's raining, and Jonathan Self is outside waiting patiently for his dogs to do their business.
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Some dogs quickly pick up the basics of training — yet somehow only respond seven or eight times out of ten. If that sounds like you, help is at hand: expert trainer Ben Randall explains how to train a disobedient dog.
Reward-based training has transformed our relationships with our dogs — but it can go wrong. Ben Randall explains how to put things right if your pooch goes off track.
A heartbreaking letter from an overseas reader gives our resident dog training expert Ben Randall one of his toughest challenges to date.
Some dogs and owners share a bed — but should they? Ben Randall shares his wisdom on how to make it work.
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It's natural to want to be able to give your dog a treat at Christmas, but you need to be very careful about what to give them. Canine nutritionist Alison Frost shares her advice on what will and won't be okay.
Watching your dog run after traffic can be heart-stoppingly scary — but it's also a difficult habit to break. Ben Randall, expert dog trainer, explains how to go about stopping a dog chasing cars.
As the dog world prepares for Crufts 2020, we take a look at the breed of dog which has been crowned Best in Show more often than any other: the cocker spaniel.
If you want to teach a few party tricks to your pup you'll need to tread carefully, explains Ben Randall.
With millions of people heading back to the office more regularly, leaving a dog on its own is more common — and it doesn't always go well. Ben Randall explains what you can do to help.
Teaching a dog to stop stealing food, clothes, TV remotes or anything else that they like to pinch can feel like an uphill battle — but by coming at it from a different angle, you can mend your dog's thieving ways. Expert dog trainer Ben Randall explains how.
Getting a new puppy is a joy — most of the time. But it's not always easy, especially if your new pup starts nipping and doesn't stop. Ben Randall shares his advice on what to do when reality bites.