Person: Nanci Creedon

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<p>Nanci Creedon, of Creedon's college in Cork, last week called for a mandatory theory test for potential dog owners to make sure they are educated about how they should look after their animals. File picture</p>

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Behavioural expert warns of 'impending avalanche' of dog bites

Dogs Trust is urging all owners when they take on a new dog, regardless of their experience, to attend positive reinforcement dog training classes

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Mince pies, mistletoe and festive foods you might not know are toxic for dogs

Your dog may be happy to woof down festive foods, but they could cause serious harm. We get expert advice on how to keep your four-legged friend safe and well

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How to care for dogs in the summer heat

Helen O’Callaghan hears how the heat can impact your pooch.

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Wish List: Christmas Flowers, feasting, festivals and why no to get a Christmas puppy

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VIDEO: Kelly O’Brien takes her Chihuahua for some dog training

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Creature comforts: Bringing your dog to work

Hotel for dogs

Massages, aromatherapy scents and individual chalets and beds — it’s all in a day’s work at Nanci Creedon’s Doggie Day Care Centre. Tommy Barker takes his labrador off for a day’s pampering at the canine creche.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014

How much is that doggy in the window?

IF cats can be called tenants, dogs demand to be a member of the family.

Sun, 27 Jan, 2013

A social media twist in lost dog’s tale

A missing dog was reunited with its owners almost 320km away thanks to live sighting updates on social media and the speaker on a mobile phone.

Tue, 06 Nov, 2012

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