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Training with the Irish World Agility Team | TV3
We had fun filming the video for this mornings "vet spot" on TV3's Ireland AM. I went out to Streamstown where I met the human and canine members of the Irish World Agility Team.
Animal Behaviour
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Travelling in cars safely with pets | TV3
Most car drivers are aware of the risk of carrying passengers who don't wear seatbelts.
Podcast
House-training dogs in winter & welfare issues around “foie gras” | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the issue of pets wetting their beds, and also other aspects of "house training".
Podcast
Do dogs feel guilty when they have misbehaved?
Many owners ask the question: do dogs feel guilty when they have misbehaved? Now scientists have investigated this using some carefully controlled experiments. To find out the results, listen to this ..
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Pete’s Amazing Tails: A magnificent Boxer called Bruce | TV3
Bruce has an underactive thyroid so he has struggled to keep his weight down and his glossy coat in the past but he looks great these days. He loves people, balls and the beach.
Case Study
Jaffe, a 4 year old male Pekingese who reacted very badly to renovations in his home.
Poor Jaffe’s world has just been badly shaken. He had lived in Alessandra’s home since he was a puppy, and this summer, major building works were undertaken.
Case Study
Toby, a one-year-old cross between a Labrador and an Irish Setter who was clicker trained.
Brendan is a dog-training enthusiast. He’s owned several dogs over the years, and he’s done both obedience work and agility classes, so he knows what’s involved.
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Pete’s Amazing Tails: Murray and his amazing assistance dog Clive | TV3
I’m on the hunt for stories about pets that have made a big difference to their owners’ lives – it’s a mini-series within Ireland AM on TV3 – known as “Pete’s ..
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“Dog attacks boy” – interview with boy bitten by Siberian Husky last week | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I took part in an interview with Cameron Lynch, the 10 year old boy who was attacked by a SIberian Husky last week.
Podcast
Dog attacks on children and National Chipping Month in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Two subjects for discussion by Pete the Vet in the podcast today: the young boy being badly bitten by a dog in North Dublin recently, and then the details of National Chipping Month – highlighti ..
Case Study
Daisy, a three year old female Shih Tzu who was attacked by a neighbour’s dog.
Ella’s mother had gone out to do the school run, leaving Daisy in her front garden.
Podcast
Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers | Newstalk
On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff, from Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers t ..
Case Study
A budgie called Jimmy. John was considering getting a friend for Jimmy because he was lonely.
John has an outdoor aviary of canaries and finches, and he came across Jimmy when he was visiting a canary show.
Case Study
Kensington, a six year old male Golden Retriever who suddenly began to get in fights with his best friend.
Kensington was the first dog to arrive in the Harold household. He was a relaxed, easy going puppy, and he has matured into one of those individuals who gets on well with everybody.
Pet book review: “The Genius of Dogs” – anyone interested in dog behaviour must read this
The Genius of Dogs - first published in 2013 - is one of those books that has become "required reading" by anyone interested in dog behaviour.
Case Study
Roxy and Bobby, two German Shepherds who live together and are best friends.
Many people are not aware of their animals’ social needs, and there are thousands of lonely pets across Ireland, living bored lives in isolation.
Looking after pets in hot & sunny weather
It's been a warm, sunny week - highly unusual for Ireland at this time of year. Pet owners should take special care of their animals in this type of weather.
News flash: Pet food manufacturers want pets to eat less
I've just spent the day in London: I had been asked to be a member of a panel discussing obesity in pets, as part of a debate at the AGM of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association.