Nanci Creedon Dog Behaviourist

14/02/2025

Note to self.
When asking your dog to do a "sit" and a "stay", try not to wait until I've opened the door and made eye contact with the delivery man to say "gooood BOYYY!!" in my best

14/02/2025

We have a small number of *Free puppy training* slots left for this weekend so if you have a ball of fun at home, or know anyone else with a new puppy then send them our way!!

FREE PUPPY TRAINING THIS WEEKEND IN CREEDONS CORK!

Hi all, if you or anyone you know is a new puppy owner with a pup up to 6 months old, point them in our direction!

We have a free puppy training workshop this weekend and we have a few slots left!

We'll be covering all the really important puppy development issues and having lots of fun at the same time!

If you, or anyone you know might be interested, please send them the link below to book in!

https://creedonsdogcarecork.simplybook.it/v2/ /category/14/service/64/count/1/provider/2/date/2025-02-15/

Warmest regards,
Creedons Team

Creedons Dog Care provides a multitude of exclusive luxury services to help busy owners provide their dogs with the care and attention that they deserve, in an environment where your dog truly becomes part of the Creedons family.Dog grooming, dog kennels with a twist, dog training, doggie daycare an...

12/02/2025

Where all my dog groomers at..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

31/01/2025

THIS HAS TO STOP.
WE ARE NOT STUPID.

Veterinary clinics MUST start declaring if they are family owned or corporation owned.

Is your clinic still privately owned?
Are you SURE?
Have you asked?

Just because the original owner of a clinic is still front and centre, don't be fooled into thinking your vet clinic is still independently owned, with a beating heart at the foundation of decision making.
Its a board.
A board focused on profit.
And your vet of choice is still the face of the clinic, in many cases that is contractual to avoid losing customer loyalty.
You can't blame the vets for selling out.
But the dishonesty needs to end.


I am and always have been a big fan of (the majority) of vets and vet nurses out there.

I am very aware of the cost increases in running a business.

But things have gotten out of control. In my 20 years in the industry there have been DRAMATIC changes in how our pets are cared for.

Pet insurance was a wonderful resource and kept many dogs alive.
But only a small percentage of owners had pet insurance.
Now, pet insurance is often not even covering the cost of treatment.

We all have pet insurance, and we are all sitting ducks when it comes to "name your price" culture.

It seems that as the percentage of insured clientele increased, the rates of services increased.
And it's not coincidence that corporate vultures have seen the money maker that vet clinics with insured clients can be.

And now that we have a number of corporate organisation's buying up veterinary clinics, pets and their owners are suffering.
These clinics then cross refer to one another, and profit is the name of the game. End of.
Products and services are being sold for the sake of selling, not in the animals best interest.

The dogs are just data.
The client is data.
And the human element is gone.

********EDIT********
Let me explain, because some people feel this is a dog at veterinary staff. Its not, not one bit.
It's not even a dig at the families who sell out, I completely get it, they have mouthed to feed, running a business is HARD, there are ups and downs financially. They have my full support.

It's what happens after that.

Picture this....

The Smiths bring their 10yr old beagle to HAPPY Vets. They've brought pets there for 20 years. The vet Tom always gives them a good deal.

Tom is getting older, none of his kids want to take over the clinic. He'll have to sell up at some stage.

ABC corporation approach. Offer a decent price, pay half up now, he stays with the clinic 5 more years, on a great salary, extra days off, and He gets the other half in 5 years.

Tom agrees.
Suddenly, treatment for The Smiths 10yr old beagle jumps, but they assume this is industry wide, Tom's always looked after them, they're happy to pay it for their dog.
They're not going to shop around or go elsewhere.

Corporations are buying up several clinics then referring patents to other clinics as a specialist clinic when really it's the same corporation but owners aren't aware. They think the referral is needed and they assume the massively inflated referral fee is normal, and sure they have insurance to pay for it, and their savings paid the excess.

It will become a monopoly. The smaller clinics will be squeezed out.

We need to support privately owned clinics.

30/01/2025

The big bad dogs that us snowflake trainers can't work with.......
Where are they?

27/01/2025

HOW DO YOU MARKET AN AD FOR A MARKETING POSITION?

And are the candidates judging your marketing skills before they've even applied!?!

As exciting as it is to be opening a second branch in Dublin, I know my boundaries when it comes to the extension of my experties!

So! We are actively recruiting for a sales and marketing role at Creedons. I'm biased but I think it's a very exciting role for someone who wants to take the role and run with it!

Plus if you like afternoon puppy cuddles, I mean, there's that too??

*The position is located at our Cork City branch*

Please fire your CV over to [email protected] and we'll get back to you asap!

26/01/2025

DUBLIN!!
We are coming for you!!
2025 Creedonsdogcare.ie turns the big 15, and we will be opening a dublin branch, and a DUBLIN CreedonsCollege.ie branch!
Where do you want us?

25/01/2025

Is this common knowledge?
I was today years old when I found out that irish pet insurance policies won't cover any 3rd party liability on restricted breed policies?
Did you know?

23/01/2025

Any more pointy ear-ed rottie x gsds out there... asking for a friend....

😂

This is why I have 8.5 dachshunds...the neighbours think I have only 4🤣

23/01/2025

Isn't it funny how all those people who claimed qualifications were nowhere near as important as experience are now the same people selling online courses.... with no hands on experience 🤔🤔

20/01/2025

The cost of veterinary care is getting out of control. So many cases where even insured pet owners are having to fork out thousands to keep their dogs alive and healthy.
I don't know what the solution is, but something has to change.

First of all I’m NOT moaning- this is a genuine question.

Not vet bashing either - they are not the bad guys. I’m just pondering if there is a better possible system and what do people do who are insured but can’t fund this kinda stuff.

Doris is insured. I pay money every single month to ensure that I don’t face Hefty vet fees. Anytime I go to my vet for sickness or injury I pay the excess and they claim the rest direct from insurance company once I have my policy details and sign the forms. Today at the specialist I had to pay €1260 and will need to claim it back myself. Grand - I’ll do that and it will be sorted - no problem. Question is …. What about those people who pay insurance that might not be able to pay out €1260 and wait a few weeks till they get it back? I’m sure there are plenty of people who wouldn’t have €1260+ in their account that they could do without for weeks till insurance pays. Imagine having paid insurance every month and still not being able to get your dog the treatment / tests they need? What happens then?

Should it be mandatory that veterinary practices claim directly from insurance companies? I’m kinda leaning towards yes! If people pay insurance to a regulated insurance company - surely they should be entitled to the veterinary care that their policy covers even if they can’t pay the lump sum out of their account.

Thoughts??

17/01/2025

Its 2025. WT actual F? 😳
How is it still legal for 'experts' to abuse animals for financial gain?
The fact that this man has hundreds of thousands of people 'learning' from him just fills me with sadness for all of the misunderstood dogs suffering out there 😞

17/01/2025

Wow!
I never knew I agreed with someone so much on something I didn't have an opinion of until I heard said 'someone' say it.

16/01/2025

Well if it's good enough for Roy Keane... 🤣💋 GB News

16/01/2025

I mean, am I wrong??!

16/01/2025

I'll be on GB News shortly to discuss, of all things, kissing dogs!
You can live stream here and share your thoughts

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13/01/2025

Which category of dog owner do you fall in to?

11/01/2025

Any other girl moms feel like this?