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Dogs

    Dog behaviourist: Tips for keeping dogs safe in hot weather
    Suzi Walsh
    Dog owners urged to keep their pets cool as the weather heats up
    'I like dogs': Healy-Rae says minister can't tell property owners to allow tenants have pets
    DSPCA urges dog owners to keep their pets cool when the weather is warm
    Niamh O'Reilly: Are we becoming more dog friendly than child friendly?
    Niamh O'Reilly
    Dog behaviourist: Why it’s time to treat dogs more like children — not just animals
    Suzi Walsh
    Dog owners urged to be aware of 'highly toxic' spring plants and bulbs
    Avoid the pudding, cake and mince pies - DSPCA issues advice for a pet-safe Christmas
    Most searched questions: What dog owners want to know about their pets this Christmas
    Suzi Walsh
    Dog behaviourist: Some tips to help your dog cope with the noise and mayhem of Halloween
    Suzi Walsh
    Dog attacks on people up 44% last year, with 442 cases reported to local authorities
    Countdown begins on ‘public safety’ XL bully ban as phase one launches
    New regulations to be brought to Cabinet today ahead of XL Bully ban on 1 October
    Dog behaviourist: Dogs and emotion — what science reveals about our canine companions
    Suzi Walsh
    Vet fined €12,500 over unlawful administration of euthanasia drug to two dogs in 2020
    Dog behaviourist: What should you do if a dog gets aggressive?
    Suzi Walsh
    XL Bully: Government consulting Attorney General about banning dog breed, minister announces
    Remote-controlled electric shock collars for cats and dogs to be banned
    Dog owners urged to increase efforts to keep pets under control in new campaign
    Dog warden issues warning to owners after three dogs attacked in Co Clare in recent days
    Owners warned over chocolate after surge in number of dogs poisoned last year
    Ex-Garda deputy commissioner to head up new stakeholder group on dog control
    Dublin City Council says dog seizures will increase as it steps up animal enforcement
    Opinion: Helping Ukrainians flee war along with their pets is the right thing to do
    Suzi Walsh
    Two puppies rescued from bog as Dogs Trust receives over 400 post-Christmas surrender requests
    Dog behaviourist: The problem of dog attacks won't be solved with just a ban on certain breeds
    Suzi Walsh
    Wicklow couple fined €3,000 after admitting role in having American Bully dogs' ears cropped
    'Dog crisis' in Ireland after six puppies found dumped in a plastic bag on side of the road
    Dog behaviourist: How to keep your dog calm and happy through the Christmas chaos
    Suzi Walsh
    DSPCA urges people not to buy a pet instead of an engagement ring this Christmas
    Bitten and broken: Dog attack victims say lax law enforcement leaves them without hope
    Noteworthy investigation finds dog bite reports continue to rise across Ireland, with sheepdogs one of the most commonly reported for aggressive behaviour.
    Dog attacks in some council areas have more than doubled in less than a year
    Significant increase in incidents of aggressive behaviour, with one council's reports quadrupling
    Experts warn owners need education, not tighter controls
    Hospital admissions for dog bites soar by 50%
    Fines for serious dog offences to double following 'worrying' dog attacks
    Dog Behaviourist: We have a dog welfare crisis in Ireland that we can no longer ignore
    Suzi Walsh
    'Don't dress your pets up' and other helpful advice heading into Halloween night
    Two women hospitalised after being attacked by XL Bully dog in Co Waterford
    Woman and dog airlifted to safety after being cut off by rising tide
    Minister calls on advertisers and media to stop using unnecessary images of flat-faced dogs
    People across Ireland raise litany of complaints with councils about dogs running off-lead
    Man charged in connection with search operation that resulted in seizure of 19 dogs in January
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