The Pet Behaviour Centre

19/10/2024

Great Day at the Pet Expo...talk on socialisation plus introducing the Pedigree Procession and helping at the Schnauzer and the German Shepherd stands.

16/10/2024

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06/02/2024

Dublin airport announces pets can fly !

Bringing your furry friend abroad is now once again a reality with the opening of a new pet screening facility at Dublin Airport.

05/02/2024

05/02/2024

Great Day Sunday at the IKC Health and Welfare Seminar on the Future of Breeding. Well attended with excellent speakers covering many important topics, not to mention the training of vets to give a good geographical spread throughout Ireland for BOAS / RFG testing. Well done the IKC

26/01/2024

Definitely not to be missed....IKC Health and Welfare seminar on the future of breeding Sunday 4th Feb. 10am National Show Centre Cloghran

Irish Kennel Club Health Seminar :

“The Future for Breeders”

Sunday 4th February 2024
The National Show Centre, Cloghran, Dublin.

10am; The official Irish Kennel Club signing of the RFG licence in conjunction with the Royal Kennel Club and Cambridge University.

10.15am; Introduction of Ian Finney as Lead Assessor/ Coordinator for the Irish Kennel Club followed by a demonstration of BOAS testing and a discussion on the scoring scheme.
(Break out training for vets and BOAS testing on completion of this talk)

11am; Wenche Charlotte Lagmo (FCI & NKK) to discuss the importance of co-operation between Breeders, Kennel Clubs, Vets, FCI and all stakeholders. Raising awareness for Breeders of their responsibilities regarding the Health of their puppies. The consequences of the Norwegian Court Case for Breeders.

12 Noon; Introduction from the Irish Kennel Club Judges Committee of Judges Education Module 5, presentation of the IKC Breed Specific Instruction for Judges and powerpoint display of the Breedwatch Video.

Break 12.45 to 1.30pm

1.30 pm; Dan O'Neill (Leader of the Vet Compass Programme and Chair of the Brachycephalic Working Group UK) : Breeder Update on how the Innate Health Concept can Protect the Future for their Breeds.


2.30 pm; Presentation by Paul Flynn, Head of Research & Development at Weatherbys Scientific on Canine Genetic Testing.

3.15pm; Discussion on new EU proposals of Animal Welfare and questions and answers across all topics.

Tickets can be booked via the IKC Office 01-4533300 or by cash and card on the day.
Price €10

30/12/2023

To all aquaintances ..... A Happy and Prosperous New Year....

21/12/2023

Top tips for keeping Christmas hazard-free for dogs:

1. Protect your pet from poisons: A range of festive treats & traditions, such as chocolate in advent calendars & sweets, raisins, xylitol (found in sugar-free treats), nuts, grapes, liquorice, poinsettia, holly & mistletoe are toxic to dogs.
2. Keep decorations out of reach: Ribbons, wrapping paper, baubles, tinsel & tree lights can seem like appealing playthings to cats & dogs but can be very dangerous if broken, chewed or swallowed. Batteries for Christmas gifts also need to be kept safe as, if ingested, they may cause severe chemical burns to the mouth, throat & stomach.
3. Forget festive food for pets: We all enjoy a richer diet over Christmas, but fatty foods & Christmas dinners shouldn’t be shared with the animals of the household. They can trigger sickness & diarrhoea or other conditions from gastroenteritis to pancreatitis, so try to stick to your pet’s regular diet & routine. Too many treats can also lead to pet obesity.
4. Keep away the bones: Cooked bones, including turkey bones, should not be given to pets as they can splinter & puncture the digestive tract. They can also cause serious constipation requiring emergency intervention.
5. Stranger danger: With unfamiliar visitors ringing doorbells, popping in, or even staying a few days this can often increase stress levels for dogs. Please always make sure there's a safe space (quiet room or den) available for them to destress, consider pheromone plug-ins, don't play music or karaoke too loud & party poppers can cause anxiety too. Remember kids also need to be trained to safely approach/be around dogs to help prevent dog bites plus trip to A&E over Christmas.
6. Rock salt/grit on roads: If dogs get it on their paws or fur their inclination will be to lick or chew it off, but this poses a risk. Ingestion of salt by pets can result in a high blood sodium concentration & this can lead to vomiting, lethargy, convulsions & kidney damage. After walks don't forget to wipe your dog's feet & clean any exposed fur (such as on their legs or tummy).

Happy Christmas