Dogs Trust Issues Top Tips for Keeping your Dog Safe this Halloween

Dogs Trust research reveals that 52% of dogs are frightened by fireworks   Halloween and the period leading up to it can be a frightening and confusing time for many dogs. Fireworks tend to be sudden, unpredictable and bright and sadly this combination of effects can often have a profoundly negative impact on some dogs. […]

Dog Owners Should Be Vigilant Over Easter Weekend – IFA

IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy has called on walkers in the countryside to make sure they have their dogs on a lead at all times. He said, Easter is a busy time and there will be a large influx of walkers in the countryside, many with dogs.   “Walkers and dog owners must be […]

Dogs Trust Teaches Responsible Dog Ownership

Dogs Trust marks a monumental milestone for their Education team as they have successfully provided education workshops to 417,960 children and adults atross Ireland. The Education team has designed two age-specific programmes which offer free workshops, teaching children and adults about Responsible Dog Ownership and safety around dogs, in a fun and interactive way. The […]

Could Your Pet Pooch Be A Musical Star

A major new tour of the smash-hit Broadway and West End show, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for one week only from 5-10 March 2018 and we want your canine companion to be part of the stellar line up!   We’re looking for a four- legged, furry superstar to join the cast of this fun- filled, […]

Dogs Must Be Microchipped By End Of March

IFA Sheep Chairman, John Lynskey has reminded all dog owners, including farmers, that they need to microchip and register their dogs by 31st March 2016. Under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, introduced by Minister Simon Coveney, all dogs must be microchipped and registered on an authorised database by March 31st 2016. John Lynskey […]

Countdown For Dog Owners And Breeders To Microchip Their Dogs

Dog owners and breeders in the Republic of Ireland have until 31st March 2016 – to comply with new laws which make it compulsory to have all dogs microchipped and registered with a Government-approved database such as www.fido.ie .  As part of the new legislation dog owners must also have a Certificate from the database […]