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Podcast: how to deal with the aftermath of dog attacks on children | East Coast Radio
The attack on a young boy in Wexford this week is clearly a tragedy, and a dreadful incident.
Animal Behaviour
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Podcast: how to prevent dog bites, and what’s the story about compensation if you are bitten by a dog | East Coast Radio
If a dog bites a person, the dog's owner is usually legally liable for damages, and sometimes they may be covered for this by insurance (either pet insurance or home insurance).
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Dog bites and insurance claims: compo culture or justified? Podcast from Newstalk | Pat Kenny Show
This week, a piece in the paper noted that insurance claims for dog bites were on the rise in Ireland.
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Podcast from Spirit Radio with Pete the Vet: helping dogs in the post-COVID era | Spirit Radio
This short podcast discusses the issues that have arisen at this time when COVID lockdowns are over and people are returning to work, leaving their pets at home. To listen, click on the play button be ..
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Podcast: What to do when your cute pup has become a problematic adolescent? | Spirit Radio
This week, on Spirit Radio, I discuss what to do when you are faced with a bouncy, uncontrolled, hard-to-handle young adult dog. This is a common issue today, with thousands of COVID pups have matured.
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Dog attacks – why do they happen and what should be done about them? Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Following the tragedy of the dog attack on the baby in her crib in Co Waterford this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the terrible grief that the family involved must be feeling, and my hear ..
The Petfix Vet Spot on RTE’s Today Show: chewing, aggression and coprophagia | RTE
In this vet spot, we discuss some of the most common behavioural problems seen in pets. Watch the video to learn more, or read on below.
Pete the Vet on Petfix IGTV with Lottie Ryan – Introducing a Dog to a New Baby
Watch the video above for a half hour chat about dogs and new babies between Pete and Lottie, with her gorgeous little dog Boo taking part too.
The Petfix vet spot on the Today Show: barking, meowing and purring | RTE
Thanks to Petfix, I've started a new series of Vet Spots on RTE's Today Show.
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Dogs trained to sniff out COVID-19: vet spot on Ireland AM | Ireland AM
Watch this video from Ireland AM.
The social lives of animals during lockdown
I was a guest on Today FM's Dermot and Dave Show this week - talking about the impact of social isolation on pets, and on wild animals too.
Why older dogs are a great fit with older adults
Many seniors look forward to owning a dog in the golden years of their life. A dog not only gives them company but also makes them feel loved, happy, and responsible.
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We need a database of dog attacks in Ireland so that we can learn: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
BackgroundTragically, an eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by two dogs at his home in Tallaght in Dublin.
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Does your dog have a good social life? Video clip from Ireland AM | Ireland AM
In this video clip from Ireland AM, we discuss the importance of socialisation for puppies and for adult dogs. Watch the clip by clicking at the foot of this page. Behaviourist, Suzi Walsh, from www.
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From Scottish citizenship to socialisation of dogs: Pete’s weekly podcast | East Coast Radio
Pete is Scottish - so he is a citizen of the United Kingdom - but he has been living in Ireland for nearly thirty years now.
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The issue of unwanted dogs being surrendered: vet spot on VMTV’s Ireland AM | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the common problem of unwanted dogs being surrendered to pounds and dog rescues.
Dog walking injuries are increasing among older adults: how to prevent them
This is a guest post, kindly written by The Peaks Pet Nanny in New Jersey, USA.
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Dog Friendly Ireland Day and Bring Your Dog to Work Day – Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Today, 21st June, is #DogFriendlyIrelandDay, and it also happens to be #BringYourDogtoWorkDay. Listen to this podcast to find out more.