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Melissa McCue McGrath shares her advice

Melissa McCue McGrath has the advice you need.

Melissa McCue McGrath

Melissa McCue McGrath is a dog trainer and author who has helped people through lockdown.

Episode 219 - Dog behaviour in lockdown and beyond

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Released Sat May 30, 2020
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Many dogs have been having behaviour changes during lockdown. Author and trainer Melissa McCue McGrath in the USA, and behaviourist and dangerous dogs expert witness in the UK Debbie Connolly discuss their experiences, and some of the questions they've been consulted about. Plus we explore how we can help our dogs move out of lockdown. And there's the DogCast Radio News. Happy listening!

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Help your dog adjust when you go back to work after lockdown

As some return to work, RSPCA issues advice to dog owners to help their pets adjust

The RSPCA is urging dog owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and a change to their lockdown routine.

For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown - and it’s also changed for our dogs. When the restrictions are lifted, we will have to adjust again to returning to our normal routines. And our dogs will too.

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After Lockdown

As some return to work, RSPCA issues advice to dog owners to help their pets adjust.

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RSPCA receives 40 abandonment reports a day during coronavirus lockdown


More than 1,600 reports of abandoned animals to RSPCA since lockdown began
The RSPCA has received more than 1,600 reports of abandoned animals across England & Wales since lockdown began - that’s 40 a day.

The charity has released the figures as part of its emergency appeal, launched to keep its rescue teams out on the road during the Coronavirus crisis and continuing to rescue animals most in need.

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