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Newstalk Breakfast

Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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 Why Are So Many Owners Giving Up Their Dogs?

Today on international dog day  Dogs Trust Ireland says they’re receiving on average 8 requests per day to give up dogs. And they’ve already received more surrender requests this year than the entire amount for 2020  The charity says this is the result of the pandemic puppy boom.  Why are so many owners giving up their pets, and what can you do if your dog is engaging in problem behaviour?  To discuss we heard from  Ciara Byrne Head of Communications at Dogs Trust Ireland.   Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.