First-rate leader trained dog (8)

I believe the answer is:

airedale

(Other definitions for airedale that I've seen before include "Terrier - Yorkshire area" , "Dog from Yorkshire" , "Dog taking" , "Barker" , "part of Yorkshire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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