Peter Banks

Peter has been running www.IrishDogs.ie for the last 7 years.

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Moving House ...

Are you worried your dog won't cope when you move house? Moving your entire family into a new house can be a stressful change, not only for you and the rest of the family, but for your dog as well. Of all of the life changes that your pet can expe...

Help ... My dog's having a Panic Attack!

Does your dog suffer from anxiety attacks? Dog's Feel Anxiety Too! (7 Tips That Will Help)Four-legged animals are as inclined to experience stress as their two-legged owners. While your dog won't labour over where his next meal will come from, he ...

Integrating Dogs and Kids

Do you want your child and puppy to be the best of friends? Nothing is more adorable than seeing a small child and a loving puppy playing happily together. What's even better to know, is that psychological studies have proven that people who are f...

Recession Friendly Tips

Do you want to save money without your dog suffering?We spend thousands of Euro annually on pet food, products, services, and veterinary care. There probably are times when you feel like you're financing the pet industry yourself. Although you won...

Hot Spots and Allergies

Do you think your dog may have an allergy in some shape or form? Allergies: Unlike humans, the first sign of discomfort usually shown by an allergic dog is itchy, irritated skin. Some dogs also get a runny nose or eyes, sneeze or even suffer from ...

"Lie Down" ...

Think it's about time your dog knew how to 'lie down'? Why you want to teach your dog to lie down, I don't know. I personally don't teach mine that. I teach them to sit - and sit means sit, stay, don't move, just sit. I don't teach 'stay' I just t...

Arrange a Play Date for your Dog

Socialising your dog is fun for all. So, how about arranging a play date? Dogs, especially young dogs, should be exposed to, and allowed to play with, other healthy, vaccinated puppies and dogs (as long as everyone plays nicely). Puppy playdates a...

This could really tick you off ...

Ticks are horrible little bloodsuckers that make life very uncomfortable for their host.  Today's tip tells you what you need to know about dog ticks. What are ticks? Ticks are members of the acarid family, like spiders and they're second only to ...

Tips when Travelling with your Dog

How To Make a long Road Trip More Comfortable For Your Dog Travelling with your puppy or dog can be a lot of fun. It's a great way to bond with your pet while experiencing new places along the way. If your road trip is going to be a long one then ...

Alzheimer's in Dogs ... Is your Older Dog Suffering?

As our dogs grow older we are reminded to keep a close on eye on changes in the way they behave. Does Your Pet Have Alzheimer's? "Sally now enjoys walks with owner Jo Jowett since she has been on her new treatment"Many pet owners are overlooking t...