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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.

Henry Wood: The man who made The Proms

As the 2024 Prroms get under way, we take a look at the man who began this great British summer institution: Henry Wood.

The Uffington White Horse restoration has got it looking at its best, 3,000 years after it was first created

The Uffington White Horse, the oldest chalk figure in Britain, has just undergone a superb restoration.

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.

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.

The day that Stonehenge was sold via the pages of Country Life

Stonehenge is shortly to be changed forever, with the planned tunnel getting the go-ahead. But it's not the first time that the site has witnessed upheaval.

'My dog is scared of loud noises — and now a building site has appeared next door. What can I do?'

Award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall explains how to help your dog get used to loud noises.

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.

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.

Live and let live in the gorgeous former monastery that's been home to everyone from iconic Bond girls to legends of music

Jane Seymour bought this stunning house a few years after becoming one of the most celebrated Bond girls in the entire 007 series; now, it's seeking a new owner.

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.

Isabella Tree on how rewilding took the Knepp Estate from a ruin in the red to a miracle of Nature

Isabella Tree tells the incredible tale of Britain's first rewilding project.

The seven greatest winners in the history of the Badminton Horse Trials

The Badminton Horse Trials, the oldest competition of its kind in the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2024. Kate Green chooses seven heroic winners in its history.

What you need to know about buying an equestrian property

Owning a house with land where you can keep and ride your own horses is the dream for equestrians everywhere — but there are a number of things you need to know before you take the plunge. Annabel Dixon spoke to experts in the field to share their advice.

Everything you could ever want to know about Badminton, 'the most important and most typically English' eventing competition in the world

In the latest edition of The Legacy, we look at the 10th Duke of Beaufort who, so disgusted at Britain's eventing performance at the 1948 Olympics, decided to set up his own competition at his home at Badminton.

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.

How the Stevenson lighthouses saved the sailors of Scotland

The Stevenson family saved countless thousands of lives off the coast of Scotland with their network of hundreds of lighthouses — and their designs made life safer for sailors around the globe.

Charcuterie, chilli oil, pickling and pastry: how to make the world's best picnic

With picnic season fast approaching, it’s time to elevate your alfresco feast to Michelin-star levels of deliciousness. We ask some of the finest chefs their top tips for portable culinary success.

14 things to book today to make the most of the 2024 Summer Season

Music, sport, gardens and more — here are some of the best events to attend this summer.

Jonathan Self: These are a few of my favourite things (audio version)

Forget bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens — Jonathan Self loves the sound of a burning log shifting in the stove and a tractor misfiring on its way up the lane.