Ryan O'Meara

34 posts
Ryan O'Meara is a former professional dog trainer and the publisher of K9 Magazine & Total Dog Magazine. A multi-published author, he writes about a variety of canine issues. Along with his wife, Kim, Ryan co-founded the dog adoption website dogsblog.com. He is UK ambassador for World Animal Day.

“My Dog is Fine, He’s Smiling” – Read This, It Will Horrify You

The RSPCA is probably too polite to explain to idiots that the…
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If You Own A Staffordshire Bull Terrier In The UK, This Organisation Wants Your Dog Wiped Out

Breed specific legislation has been debated in Parliament this past week. Evidence…
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“Borrow My Corgi” Service Launches – What The Hell Are They Thinking?

– “Inspired by The Queen’s longstanding love of Corgis and the hugely…
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My Dog Doesn’t Match The Sofa So I’m Giving Her To A Shelter

Some of the reasons people provide when they surrender a dog to…
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Has The Mystery Of The Dog Suicide Bridge Been Solved?

There is a bridge in the heart of Scotland that has been…
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Have You Read This Theory on How Wolves Turned in to Dogs? It’s Pretty Wild!

You may or may not know this but despite all the science…
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Thousands of British Parks Have Started Banning Dogs – Is Yours on the List?

For us dog owners our local park is often the first port…
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14 Years Ago I Read This Piece About A Dog & You Should Probably Read It Too

Back in 2002, a year after we launched K9 Magazine I read…
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Have You & Your Pet Experienced Problems When Travelling on Holiday? Share Your Stories

As Summer is here and holidays are on the horizon, we’re thinking…
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Are Burglars REALLY Scared of Dogs & Would YOUR Dog Actually Protect Your Home?

What do burglars really feel about taking on a home where they…
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Milo – A Dog Destined to Die Until His Luck Turned

Milo is our family dog. He’s not called Milo any more. He’s…
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For Those Wondering What a GSD SHOULD Look Like

Look no further than Horand von Grafrath. He is widely recognised as…
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Old Style GSD vs Crufts 2016 Best of Breed Winner

Simple question: what have we done to the German Shepherd? Old style…
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5 Tricks to Convince People You’re a Professional Dog Trainer

5. At all times wear a whistle around your neck. Shopping. Weddings.…
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5 Amazing Dog Hacks Every Owner Should Know About

1. For most dogs they have a discreet feature connecting their body…
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