# Dogs

This month

March 2023

Voices

Dog behaviourist: Dogs are complex - here are some tips on communicating with them

Suzi Walsh looks at the emotional makeup of dogs and offers some advice on how best to read their behaviour.

38.3k

Mar 4th 2023, 8:00 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Dogs Trust Ireland

Dogs Trust Ireland sees a stark increase in post-Christmas surrender requests

The charity is urgently appealing to anyone who can help, as they are facing a “rehoming crisis”.

18.7k

Feb 6th 2023, 1:26 PM

# greyhound racing ireland

Dogs found dumped in Kildare bog likely suffered 'traumatic injuries'

Tests and post mortems have thrown renewed spotlight on the greyhound racing industry.

28.1k

Feb 3rd 2023, 6:30 AM

This year

2023

# Animal Welfare

Over 100 dogs currently on waiting list to be surrendered to DSPCA

The charity told The Journal that it has also seen an increase in the number of older dogs being surrendered to the shelter.

24.2k

Jan 30th 2023, 8:00 PM

# working group

Working group established around dog control and ownership after recent 'harrowing scenes'

The Agriculture Minister said ‘the harrowing scenes we have witnessed recently show the threat dogs can pose’.

12.5k

Jan 10th 2023, 11:14 AM

Last year

2022

Voices

Dog behaviourist: Tips for keeping your pooch safe and well this Christmas

Suzi Walsh has some tips for dog owners who want things to run smoothly over the holidays.

7.7k

Dec 23rd 2022, 7:00 AM

Voices

Dog behaviourist: Why Christmas is the worst time to get a puppy

Suzi Walsh looks at the controversial Christmas puppy market and says it should be avoided at all costs.

13.9k

Dec 17th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Dogs

McConalogue writes to Cabinet in effort to tighten laws around control of dogs

This comes after a young boy was attacked by a dog in Co Wexford last month.

11.9k

Dec 8th 2022, 8:49 AM

# dspca

DSPCA seeking more volunteers due to 'concerning' surge in surrendered pet rabbits and dogs

The animal welfare charity describes the number of surrendered dogs as ‘unprecedented’.

18.3k

Nov 22nd 2022, 2:24 PM

# ruff night ahead

Dogs Trust urges owners to watch out for their dog's safety and welfare on Halloween night

The charity said 31 October can be ‘the worst night of the year’ for canine companions.

9.2k

Oct 31st 2022, 9:49 AM

Voices

Dog behaviourist: Tips and tricks for keeping your dog calm and safe this Halloween

Dog expert Suzi Walsh says the most important thing this Halloween is to keep your dog calm.

19.0k

Oct 29th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you a dog person?

This week in our Voices column, a dog trainer talks about communicating with your canine companion.

37.6k

Oct 26th 2022, 11:22 AM

Voices

Dog behaviourist: Yes, you can 'speak dog' - some tips for learning

Getting to know your dog’s behaviour will increase your bond, says dog expert Suzi Walsh.

42.2k

Updated

Oct 25th 2022, 9:30 PM

# Animal Welfare

Oireachtas Committee recommends ban on owning dogs with cropped ears

At present there is no law in place against owning a dog with cropped ears.

32.9k

Oct 13th 2022, 3:10 PM

# Liverpool

Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at property in Liverpool

Merseyside Police has launched an investigation into the incident.

33.4k

Oct 3rd 2022, 10:44 PM

Dogs can sniff out the scent of stress, new study from Belfast researchers suggests

Researchers say the skill could be useful when training service dogs and therapy dogs.

15.5k

Sep 28th 2022, 7:41 PM

# Animal Welfare

Owners leaving dogs at shelters citing mental health issues, housing problems and cost of living

Animals in pounds that can’t be rehomed are often put down.

31.3k

Aug 9th 2022, 6:21 AM

# debunked

Debunked: Is it potentially dangerous to give dogs ice during high temperatures?

A viral post shared thousands of times during the heatwave warned against giving K9s ice, but is it true?

3.7k

Jul 28th 2022, 7:45 AM

# Los Angeles

US authorities offer almost €5,000 reward for man accused of shooting Lady Gaga’s dogwalker

James Howard Jackson, 19, is also one of three men charged with stealing two of the popstar’s French bulldogs in 2021.

25.2k

Jul 20th 2022, 7:38 PM

Voices

Opinion: Legislation must be improved so that seized puppies can be rehomed

Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan says an outdated law means that young dogs found in dire need cannot be rehomed for some time.

17.0k

May 21st 2022, 8:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should dogs be banned from Blue Flag beaches during peak times in summer?

Dedicated areas for dogs on leads will be established.

37.7k

May 17th 2022, 10:12 AM

# Offaly

Gardaí launch investigation to find burglars who stole eight dogs and drowned two puppies

The incident happened when a dog breeder’s kennel was broken into.

21.5k

Mar 30th 2022, 1:16 PM

# dog fouling

Dog fouling emerges as main cause of swimming bans in Dublin last year

A new report shows all four notices issued by Dublin City Council last year were linked to dog fouling events.

21.9k

Jan 7th 2022, 11:20 AM

All time

# dog is for life

'Do your research' before choosing to get a pet this Christmas, DSPCA says

Many animals are often surrendered or simply abandoned after the festive season.

10.7k

Dec 18th 2021, 9:45 AM

# pandemic

'A very unique year': Big drop in the number of dogs destroyed at Irish pounds in 2020

171 dogs were put to sleep in pounds last year.

11.7k

Jul 29th 2021, 12:51 PM

Voices

Opinion: Dog fouling is driving Ireland's residents barking mad

Fianna Fáil TD Cormal Devlin says we need greater education and enforcement when it comes to the growing scourge of dog fouling.

28.5k

Apr 9th 2021, 7:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: A plea to dogowners - keep them on the lead?

Dublin resident Ken Cowley has had enough of dodging other people’s pets while out walking with his family.

52.0k

201

Apr 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM

# woof few weeks

Joe Biden’s dogs back at White House after banishment ended

One of the canines injured a Secret Service agent and they were sent to Delaware.

42.5k

Mar 25th 2021, 7:26 AM

# bonzo's back

Agriculture minister relaunches 'Bonzo the dog' ad from 1984 to warn against sheep worrying

The ad was originally broadcast in 1984.

29.0k

Mar 11th 2021, 9:45 PM

Voices

Pete the Vet: Top 10 things to consider if you're getting a new pet

Dr Pete Wedderburn says there are many things to consider when you’re planning to get a new pet, but for now, he has 10 tips.

26.5k

Feb 13th 2021, 11:30 AM

# PUPPY FARM

ISPCA shuts down illegal puppy farm in Offaly

Over 60 dogs were surrendered.

47.1k

Feb 2nd 2021, 2:43 PM

# Homeward Bound

Dog reunited with owners after going missing for over three years

Lola, a black Labrador, vanished from a fenced garden in 2017.

57.1k

Dec 7th 2020, 2:56 PM

# Coronavirus

Covid-19: Australian researchers begin training sniffer dogs to detect virus in infected patients

14 dogs are being trained as part of a feasibility study.

12.6k

Dec 6th 2020, 3:26 PM

# baldoyle

Gardaí seize 32 dogs worth more than €150,000 in Dublin

The seizure was made in the Baldoyle area of north Dublin today.

70.9k

Nov 16th 2020, 9:53 PM

# Sold a pup

Dogs Trust Ireland warns many people are unwittingly buying dogs bred on puppy farms

A new campaign aims to warn people about the cruelty involved in online dog purchases.

20.8k

Nov 10th 2020, 4:02 PM

Voices

Opinion: Let's celebrate the dog - man's best friend in a pandemic

Tom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier, Pepe, lived together for eighteen years. Here, he pays tribute to Pepe and all the furry friends who have helped us through 2020.

20.5k

Nov 7th 2020, 4:00 PM

# Animal Cruelty

Abandoned dog 'in safe hands' after being rescued from locked crate by ISPCA

It was unclear how long the dog was kept in the crate.

27.3k

Oct 12th 2020, 1:01 PM

# Rescued

Seven Pomeranian puppies rescued from car boot after gardaí apprehend speeding motorist

The puppies have been transferred to the care of the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA.

46.4k

Sep 10th 2020, 7:06 PM

# lockdown pets

Numbers of dogs being surrendered rising again with return to work and school

Last month Dogs Trust received the highest number of surrender request calls from dog owners since April.

36.7k

Sep 7th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Dublin

Gardaí seize 32 stolen dogs following searches in Swords

Dog wardens said the monetary value of the dogs would be in excess of €120,000.

63.4k

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Aug 23rd 2020, 11:25 AM