Redline Canine

05/09/2025

MADRA - Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption First Dog Show this Sunday, Sept 7th! I'll be there for an Ask the Trainer from 12pm - 2pm and will be Judging the Adult Handler Category afterwards. A great day out for all the family! See ye there!

🎊🐾🎉𝙏𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮! 🎉🐾🎊

The first-ever MADRA Dog Show is here!
🗓Sunday, 7th September
📍Coláiste Chonnacht, Spiddal
⏰️Gates open 10:30 AM | Dog Show starts 2:00 PM

🌟10 fun classes, celebrity judges, and plenty of wagging tails! From the Cutest Puppy to Champion of the Show — every dog’s a star 🌟🌟

➡️Bring your dog. Bring the family. Bring the fun! 🎊

🎉🌟We’re bringing a star-studded judging panel including Niamh Ní Chróinín, our ambassador Keith Finnegan, and actress Máire Éilís Ní Fhlaithearta — who will be compering the show 🎤🐾🎉

Redline Canine will be with us 12–2 PM for a special Ask The Trainer Q&A 🐾🐾

Let’s make this a day to remember at Taispeantas Chois Fharraige, Cois Fharraige Show, 🎪

30/08/2025

A last minute addition to our line up tomorrow! Carrie of SamSa Dog Training & Behaviour will be joining me to answer any dog training questions. So swing by and say hello! 🐾

Tomorrow I will be joining the amazing Redline Canine at Show.

We’ll be there between 1pm and 3pm. So, pop by if you want to ask us any questions about dog training and behaviour.

We want to hear all about your dogs!

We'll each be doing 15 mins slots with anyone who wants some dog training tips and advice.

This is free with dog show entry, first come first served!

There's lots of different categories for the dog show and it should be a fun day out for all!🐾

25/08/2025

This Sunday, I’ll be at the dog show here in Oughterard. I’ll be there between 1pm and 3pm to answer any training or behaviour questions. 15 mins slots, free with dog show entry, first come first served! 🐾

06/11/2024

Stop the Demand

If adopting a dog is not your vibe (and that’s ok) and you really want a puppy of a specific breed, PLEASE do your homework. Buying a puppy should not be an impulse purchase. Any reputable breeder will tell you the same. Research the breeders, go visit the premises, ask questions about health and temperaments of the parents.
Just because a breeder is registered doesn’t mean they’re ethical. As we can see from these people, making hundreds and even thousands of euro per pup, and not even providing the most basic of care, food and water.

If the demand is there. Greed will drive these types of people to just keep breeding more and more without a thought for the dogs and no doubt will walk away with impunity.

20/10/2024

Halloween is fast approaching! And although we love to get out and about in our costumes. Most of our dogs would rather be at home, undressed and away from Halloween lawn decorations, fireworks and bangers.
In the event that your dog is one of the few that isn’t bothered by the hustle and bustle, choose their “costume” carefully.
You know your dog best, but watch out for the subtle signs of avoidance and stress.
Turning away, lip licking, yawning, whale eye (white of eye showing)
If you’ve missed all the above signs and managed to wrestle your dog into a costume, watch for signs that they are not coping. A shake off when costume is on, panting, lowered tail, ears back, standing still, unwilling to walk.

The first 3 slides here are showing dogs that are stressed in these costumes. Adding children into the mix is a recipe for disaster.
The 4th slide is a simple costume that most dogs can cope with. Having said that, if your dog is uncomfortable or has never worn a harness, jacket/coat, Halloween is not the time to test it out. Condition your pup to wearing a coat over time using positive reinforcement methods.