While travelling back from Brazil last year. I stopped off in Atlanta in between flights, on the long journey home. So I had some time to kill and was lucky enough, when I wandered into the airport bookstore and came across this book. The Title of the book “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know” attempts to rectify that situation, exploring what science tells us about dogs without relegating our pets, emotionally, to lab rats. As a psychologist with a Ph.D. in cognitive science, as well as an ardent dogophile, Horowitz aims “to take an informed imaginative leap inside of a ..read more

We have had a fantastic summer, here in Ireland. It’s being joy to watch the OUTPAWS WOOF enjoy the great weather. So it’s only natural that winter is now starting to creep in fast. We are already experiencing some pretty cold and wet weather in September. So I thought it would be  good time to talk about the health benefits of dog ownership & dog walking, with  keeping us fit and healthy over the winter months. Did you know that Dog owners enjoy numerous health and social benefits by walking their dog a few times a week?  Benefits i ..read more

There are 9 Irish Native Breeds which form a living history of Irish Society: The wolfhound could only be owned by Royals , the hunting dogs (Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Setter, Red and White Setter, Kerry Beagle) were owned by those gentlemen with time  and money to spare  to hunt  and to pay the tax on the dog’s tail, whereas the poorer farmer and tradesmen had to dock the tails of their terriers (Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue, Glen of Imaal, and Soft Coated Wheaten. via https://www.doggiedrawings.net/ The post Do You Know Your Native Irish Breeds? appeared first on Outpaws ..read more

We were so fortunate to sit down with 98FM and chat all things pets in regards to lockdown and some of our favourite ways to remedy anxieties. Dublin dog company ‘OutPaws‘ says ‘pet reiki’ is their newest service being offered to dogs in Dublin. Listen to the full episode The post 98FM Saturday Social: ‘Pet Reiki’ Latest Trend For Dublin Dogs Struggling With Lockdown Stress appeared first on Outpaws ..read more

I will limit direct contact with clients. If you require me to interact with you while picking up or dropping off the dog, you should wear a face mask and attempt to stand at least 6 feet apart during conversation. Why? People frequently shed the virus without showing any symptoms of disease, so it is important to practice physical distancing even with clients who appear healthy. In order to limit my contact with potentially contaminated surfaces in your homes, I will minimize the amount of time that I spend in your home. maintain a distance of at least 6 feet and wear a face mask. sanitize ..read more

With over 15 years’ experience working in the events & communications industry and extensive knowledge of large events, both personal and corporate, my approach would be to fade into the background seamlessly and ensure your woof makes their grand entrance exactly to your requirements. My aim is to provide the very best service so as to ensure that you don’t have to stress at all about your woof, before, during or after your wedding. I will be on hand on the day to make sure your woof is looked after and is available at your request for your special wedding photos or maybe a little trip do ..read more

A Special Report is content that is edited and produced by the Special Reports unit within The Irish Times Content Studio. It is supported by advertisers who may contribute to the report, but who do not have editorial control. Imagine going into work and being smothered in a sea of slobbering kisses and bowled over by a stampede of adoring furry admirers. That’s what many animal entrepreneurs experience when they arrive in the morning – instead of a grunt from the office grump. From devoted dog walkers and alpaca farmers to pygmy goat breeders – they adore their careers. One adventu ..read more