Some dogs, like people, do not enjoy being touched or petted or are even just sensitive to particular areas of their...
Hardest to rehome – Ted, senior dog edition
Suzy WhyteFeb 9, 2023 Kennel Diaries, Updates
In PAWS, we see every kind of dog find themselves in rescue usually through no fault of their own. All breeds, from...
Let them sniff!
Suzy WhyteJan 28, 2023 Kennel Diaries, Updates
To a normal person, Sniffing may seem like a very mundane activity. To a dog, however, sniffing is their whole world....
Teaching your dog impulse control
Suzy WhyteJan 18, 2023 Kennel Diaries, Updates
Many dogs can struggle to control their impulses. Particularly, working breed dogs or smaller, robust breeds....
Barking dogs and noise sensitivity
Suzy WhyteJan 12, 2023 Kennel Diaries, Updates
Barking and noise sensitivity in dogs can be a rough behaviour to manage when it becomes habitual. It can quickly...
Cold snaps and how best to keep your dog safe in winter
Suzy WhyteJan 2, 2023 Kennel Diaries, Updates
With Met Eireann’s warnings of colder spells and snowy conditions on the way for January 2023, I've put together a...
2022 in review
Suzy WhyteDec 29, 2022 Kennel Diaries, Updates
As 2022 comes to a close, we have been looking back at the madness and mayhem, the happy and the sad, the achievements...
How to manage your dog’s counter surfing habits over the Christmas period
Suzy WhyteDec 14, 2022 Kennel Diaries, Updates
Christmas is a tough period for any training time and it's easy for dogs to keep to their positive behavioural habits...
The Christmas Puppy
Suzy WhyteDec 4, 2022 Kennel Diaries, Updates
Each year Christmas brings an even bigger strain on rescues and pounds from the stream of unwanted dogs and puppies...
How do I socialise my adolescent dog?
Suzy WhyteDec 4, 2022 Kennel Diaries, Updates
Socialisation in adolescent dogs can be a tricky period for new owners of older puppies where you missed their social...
Hardest to Rehome – Mr Binx Appeal
Suzy WhyteNov 15, 2022 Kennel Diaries, Updates
Poor old Mr Binx has been in Paws 1 year today 😢 Binx is a very happy go lucky guy who really deserves a...
How to correctly introduce dogs to each other
Suzy WhyteNov 7, 2022 Kennel Diaries, Updates
New dog introductions can be tense times for both dogs and owners. When bringing new dogs as additions to households...











