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.
'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...
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.
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.
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.
Jason Goodwin tells the sad tale of the cats that walked by themselves, almost up until the end.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Gibbs pays tribute to a much-loved family pet: the dog who joined his son on the adventure of a lifetime.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week’s frontispiece breaks from tradition — but they’re still ‘Girls in Pearls’.
Headstrong little characters that turn heads wherever they go, Welsh terriers might look like miniature Airedales, but they have a personality entirely of their own, finds Katy Birchall. Photographs by Joe Bailey.
The sports commentator Andrew Cotter on the startling rise to fame for his labradors.
A retired greyhound with an unknown past is the subject of this week's advice article from our resident dog whisperer Ben Randall.
Dogs are loyal, faithful and delightful partners in your life — but they're no more immune to the green eyed monster than people are. Ben Randall explains how to deal with dogs getting jealous when you lavish attention on another canine companion.
