Paws for Thought

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Ben Randall: Q&A with the award-winning dog trainer

We speak to Country Life's canine agony uncle Ben Randall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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 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.

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 to stop a puppy waking up at 5am, by award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall

What to do when your four-legged friend becomes a four-legged alarm clock.

How to help a rescue dog with food issues and separation anxiety, by expert trainer Ben Randall

Saving a street dog from a harsh life is a noble thing to do, but often comes with issues. Expert trainer Ben Randall explains what to do.

How to stop your dog marking his territory and cocking his leg in other people's houses

Ben Randall on how to handle one of the most embarrassing moments for a dog owner.

How to give your dog his confidence back when he's been upset or disturbed by another dog, by expert trainer Ben Randall

A visiting dog upsetting your own pet can create problems which are hard to break. Ben Randall explains what to do.