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Links to dog training, behaviour and psychology websites.
Also Dog Rescue and Pet Supplies in Ireland
Other Recommended Dog Trainers and Behaviourists
As I only cover a part of the northeast of Ireland, there are a number of other dog trainers and behaviourists who I can recommend who are also committed to using positive, gentle, reward-based methods, and who keep their own training up-to-date in order to provide their customers with the best possible service.
- Laois: Happier Hounds Dog training
Alison Bush B.Sc. (Hons) Animal Behaviour, MAPDT (UK) 972, MIACE offers training classes in obedience, and one-to-one behaviour sessions. Classes include Puppy Parties, agility, and clicker training. Alison also presents weekend workshops covering a wide variety of dog-related topics. - Clare: Pet Problems
Bev Truss is a behaviourist working in Co. Clare. Bev provides one-to-one behaviour sessions for owners with problem pets. Bev works not just with dogs, but with a range of other pet animals. She has 20 years experience nursing in veterinary practice, and is a qualified Pet Health Counsellor, Veterinary Healthcare Advisor, and holds an Advanced Diploma in Pet Behaviour Therapy and Training. - Kildare/Wicklow/Wexford: Citizen Canine Ireland
Emmeline Duffy-Fallon is a graduate of San Francisco SPCA's Academy for dog trainers under the guidance of world-renowned behaviourists Jean Donaldson and Janis Bradley. Emmeline provides one-to-one training sessions dealing with a variety of behavioural problems, Puppy Kindergarten and classes in basic obedience. - Dublin: Dog Training Ireland
Dog Training Ireland provide training classes covering a diverse range of dog training and behaviour issues, from puppy classes, basic to more advanced obedience and agility, "Difficult Dog" classes for dogs that are not happy around other dogs or people, "It's Mine" classes for dogs who guard resources, "Help! My Dog Pulls" classes, "Home Alone" classes for dogs displaying separation-related issues, and more! Members of the UK APDT (No.s 852 & 853) - Meath: Pet Central Dog Training
Anne Rogers AABP, APDT (US), IPDTA, TDF, runs Pet Central from Ballivor in Co. Meath. Anne provides training programs such as "Perfect Puppy" for new puppy owners, "Terrible Teenagers" for owners with slightly older tearaways, "RealWorld Manners" for adult dogs that need to brush up on their manners and obedience, and a range of other programs for a range of dog behaviour issues.
Dog Training and Behaviour
- The Association of Pet Dog Trainers Ireland
APDT Ireland was founded by a group of Irish dog trainers and officially launched in 2010. Our objective is to create a positive impact on dog training in Ireland and to help create a base standard for testing which is mandatory for professional members of APDT Ireland. - Dog Star Daily
A daily magazine with news, blogs and articles about dog behavior; a comprehensive digital dog training textbook, with everything you need to know about raising or training your puppy or dog. - Clicker Training
It's not just about obedience or tricks. With clicker training you can raise the happiest, healthiest pet you've ever had. - The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Set up in 1995 in order to offer pet owners a guarantee of quality when looking for a training class or a puppy class in their area.
Dog Rescue
- Westie Rescue, Ireland
Rescuing and rehoming West Highland Terriers in Ireland. Founded and co-ordinated by Maureen Byrne. - IrishAnimals.ie: Pet Resources and Animal Welfare Ireland
Animal welfare in Ireland, including local resource information, animal rescue group contacts, and animal volunteer information. Pets to adopt in Ireland, including cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. - IrishAnimals.ie Lost and Found
Reuniting lost pets, pet care, and animal issues in Ireland. - Pets Ireland Forum
Online discussion forum for pet owners in Ireland. - Dogs in Distress
Dogs in Distress work mainly to help the dogs from Ashton Pound. The areas covered by Ashton dog pound are Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and Dun laoghaire Rathdown. - Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The website of the ISPCA, with dogs and cats needing new homes, lost and found section, and packed full of useful pet animal related information. - Celtic Animal Lifeline
Based in Kildare, CALL rescue and rehome dogs into new loving homes all over Ireland. - Dogs Aid Ireland
A rescue centre based in north County Dublin dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats, and sometimes smaller furries too! - Drogheda Animal Rescue
Drogheda Animal Rescue rehome animals of all kinds into new homes. - Scottie Rescue
Specialises in rescuing and rehoming this stoic and determined little breed into carefully selected homes. - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue
Based in Dublin, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue specialises in rescuing and rehoming this lovely, gentle breed into carefully selected homes. - Japanese Spitz Rescue
Based in Meath, Japanese Spitz Rescue specialises in rescuing and rehoming this fun-filled breed into carefully selected homes. - Lost and Found Pets Ireland
A website dedicated to reuniting owners and lost pets in Ireland
Pet Supplies
- Brenda's Pets
Brenda's Pets is located in the Co. Meath town of Duleek. - Pet Bliss
A family run online pet supplies shop based in Ireland. - Friends of Fido
Suppliers of great value Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harnesses, Halti Harnesses, and other leads, collars etc. - Nutrecare
Suppliers of great value dog supplies such as crates, Kong Toys, DAP Diffusers etc. - Zooplus Ireland
and Zooplus UK
Suppliers of a huge range of toys, grooming equipment and good quality dog foods, with free delivery if your order is above €49 or £29. - Crosskeys Books
Suppliers of great dog toys and training aids. They also have the most comprehensive supply of dog training and behaviour books you will find anywhere!
