Leash pulling and reactivity: Dog training tips
Imagine you’re walking down the street with your pup, and you see someone else walking their dog ahead of you. Your d…
Positive reinforcement training helps dogs be their best
Are you trying to teach your dog something new, or decrease unwanted behaviours? Try positive reinforcement training! I…
Spring training with your dog
Guest post by PetLink, our Animal Wellness partner for the Change for Animals Conference
It’s Spring Training! Wha…
Crate training your adopted dog
As people begin relocating back into their offices and back to work, it is important that you know your dog is comforta…
Muzzle Training Your Dog
Muzzles are used to reduce the risk a dog poses to people and other animals by restricting the dog's ability to bite.…
Housetraining Your Adult Dog
Many adult dogs are not fully house trained. This can be for a variety of reasons, including an owner's lack of commi…
Are you ready to adopt a dog?
Adopting a dog changes your life forever. To help you decide if you’re ready to adopt a dog we’ve put together info…
Tips for training your cat
Cats love to learn. Knowing that their actions will earn them a reward gives them a sense of control over their environ…
Celebrating the first underdogs adopted from the Provincial Dog Rehab Centre
The Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is now a reality and, since launching in June, we are thrilled to…
Training tips: Play biting and mouthing
If you’re the proud parent of a puppy or kitten, chances are you’ve been on the receiving end of some play biting. …
Pandemic puppies: Adult dog socialization tips
The first three months of a puppy's life are important to its development as during this time, they are learning, going…
Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre gives deaf dog a second chance
When Beam arrived at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre in September 2022 from a shelter that was at…