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What to Expect During an Obedience Training Session at Paws Academy

Find out more about our 60 minute dog training sessions.

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Feb 132 min read

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What to Expect During a Behavioural Consultation at Paws Academy

Join Paws Academy for expert behavioural consultations at Ballycroy or Westport. Personalised plans for you and your dog.

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Jan 276 min read

Caring for Your Dog During Stormy Weather

Caring for Your Dog During Stormy Weather can be a challenging time for dogs, whether it involves high winds, thunder, or heavy rain.

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Jan 225 min read

A promotional image for car travel essentials with dogs, featuring a brown and white dog joyfully sticking its head out of a car window, eyes closed and fur blowing in the wind. The background is a soft blue sky with a swirling effect. The text ‘Essentials For…..’ is written in yellow at the top, followed by ‘Car Travel with Dogs’ in playful purple, blue, and white letters. At the bottom left, the phrase ‘Check it out, here’ appears in blue with a curved arrow pointing downward

Travelling with Your Dog: Essential Items to Keep in Your Car

Travelling with your dog can be an enriching experience, whether you’re heading out for a road trip, a walk in the countryside, or a...

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Jan 144 min read

German Shepherd looking up on a green background with text reading “Understanding Restrictions of Certain Breeds in Ireland”. Promotional graphic for Paws Academy’s Breed Brief Series discussing restricted dog breeds and breed-specific legislation in Ireland.

Restricted Dog Breeds in Ireland: Understanding the Laws, Challenges, and Training Needs

Restricted Dog Breeds in Ireland and Their Impact on Training Dog ownership in Ireland comes with responsibilities, particularly when it...

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Jan 135 min read

A promotional image for mastering the art of loose leash walking, featuring a light-colored Labrador Retriever holding a bright blue leash in its mouth against a sparkly, deep blue background. The text ‘Mastering the art of’ is written in white at the top, followed by ‘Loose Leash Walking’ in bold red letters. At the bottom left, the phrase ‘Check it out, here’ appears in red with a curved arrow pointing downward.

Mastering Loose Leash Walking: A Simple Guide

Mastering loose leash walking is one of the most important skills you can teach your dog, making walks enjoyable, safe, and stress-free...

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Jan 93 min read

A promotional image for a blog post titled ‘Becoming a Member of the Paws Club.’ The image features a group of diverse dog breeds, including a Labrador Retriever, Bulldog, Dachshund, Shetland Sheepdog, Spaniel, and two Pug puppies, all set against a deep blue background with a bokeh effect. The text ‘Check it out, here’ appears at the bottom with a curved arrow pointing downward

How to Become a Member of Paws Academy & Access Your Training Resources

At Paws Academy , we believe training your dog should be rewarding, fun, and stress-free . That’s why we provide online course materials,...

Paws Academy

Oct 1, 20243 min read

A promotional image for a blog post titled ‘Understanding Canine Aggression.’ The image features a snarling dog with bared teeth and an open mouth, set against a bright orange background. The words ‘Canine Aggression’ are displayed in a bold, playful font, and at the bottom, ‘Check it out, here’ is accompanied by a curved arrow pointing downward

Understanding the Common Categories of Canine Aggression

Understanding the common categories of canine aggression

Paws Academy

Oct 18, 20232 min read

A promotional image for a blog post titled ‘Dogs & Babies – Happy Families!’ featuring a smiling couple with their newborn baby, dressed in white, against a pink polka-dot background. A small white fluffy dog sits in the foreground. The text ‘Check it out, here’ appears at the bottom with a curved arrow pointing downward

Introducing your dog to your new baby

Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting time, and its essential to consider the well-being and safety of your new baby and dog

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Sep 5, 20233 min read

Understanding your Dogs Personality

Dog breeds are a classification system that categorises dogs based on their shared physical characteristics and traits. From the majestic...

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Aug 25, 20234 min read

Puppy Socialisation - External Influences

Canine External Influences and the important of puppy socialisation the right way

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Mar 7, 20234 min read

A promotional image for a blog post titled ‘Socialisation Timelines.’ The image features three adorable puppies peeking over a wooden edge with curious expressions. The background is dark with golden bokeh lights and pink heart graphics. The text ‘Check it out, here’ is displayed at the bottom with a curved arrow pointing downward.

Puppy Socialisation Timeline

Understanding the puppy socialisation timeline and understanding the correct way is one of the key steps to ensuring that you have a well...

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Sep 9, 20223 min read

An educational image for a blog post titled ‘Polite Introductions.’ The image features two dogs engaging in a friendly nose-to-nose greeting against a bright, illustrated outdoor background with rolling green hills, trees, and a blue sky. The text ‘Check it out, here’ is displayed at the bottom with a curved arrow pointing downward

Introducing a New Dog the Correct Way

Introducing dogs the correct way

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Apr 5, 202213 min read

A blog post cover image titled ‘Hints and Tips: Walking Your Dog.’ The image features a curly-haired dog wearing a tuxedo-themed collar tag, standing in a beautifully illustrated outdoor scene with a vibrant tree and lush greenery. The text ‘Check it out, here’ is displayed at the bottom with a curved arrow pointing downward

Walking your Puppy/Dog - Hints and Tips

Walking your puppy or dog hints and tips

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Apr 5, 20224 min read

My Puppy is nipping me

Does this sound familiar? Typically every puppy goes through the 'nipping' and biting' stage - it is up to us as to help them through...

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Mar 10, 20225 min read

A blog post cover image titled ‘All About Puppies: Toilet Training.’ The image features an adorable brown puppy wrapped in toilet paper, with a playful yet innocent expression. The background is a deep blue with soft light effects. The text ‘Check it out, here’ is displayed at the bottom with an arrow pointing downward

Toilet Training your new dog

Toilet training your puppy

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Feb 16, 20223 min read

A blog post cover image titled ‘Top Tips: Puppy Training.’ The image features a fluffy brown puppy with a cute, curious expression, raising its paw. The background is pink with sparkles and a ‘Helpful Tips’ badge in the corner. The text ‘Check it out, here’ is displayed at the bottom with a paw print icon and an arrow pointing downward

Top Tips for Puppy Training

Our top tips which are essential for amazing results when puppy training

Paws Academy

Feb 16, 20223 min read

A blog post cover image titled ‘Why we… Avoid using flexi type leashes.’ The image features a brown and black dog holding a traditional leash in its mouth, against a soft pastel background with flowers and a blue sky. The text ‘Check it out, here’ appears at the bottom with a paw print icon and an arrow pointing downward

Retractable Leashes

Should I use retractable leads for my dog?

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Jan 24, 20223 min read

A blog post cover image titled ‘Top Tips: Working at Home.’ The image features a playful pug lying on its back over a laptop keyboard, looking relaxed. The background is a light blue gradient with sparkles. The text ‘Check it out, here’ appears at the bottom with a paw print icon and an arrow pointing downward

Working at home - Hints and Tips

Hints and Tips for working at home with dogs

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Jan 3, 20229 min read