January 5, 2021
How to teach your dog “stay”
Teaching your dog to “stay” can be very useful. It can help keep your dog from begging at the table, greeting guests at the door…
November 26, 2020
Tips to help your new dog or puppy adjust to their new home
You’ve just adopted a dog or puppy from your local Ontario SPCA animal centre, and now it’s time to bring them home…
September 28, 2020
World Rabies Day 2020
World Rabies Day is September 28th, 2020 and the focus is on vaccination and collaboration. Rabies is a viral disease that causes swelling in…
April 27, 2020
Choosing the training treats for your pet
If you have a food-motivated dog, you’ll know that nothing quite compares with a good treat to make training that much easier. On our…
November 28, 2019
What to expect before adopting – Puppy edition
Playful puppies: Eight weeks to 20 weeks Benefits of adopting a puppy include the ability, at this age more than any other, for you to…
October 24, 2019
Behind the scenes: What’s that smell?
We’re getting back into our Behind the Scenes Thursday content and we’re excited to talk scents and smells today! Now, don’t misunderstand us – this…
October 17, 2019
Behind the scenes: Shelter enrichment & socialization – Dogs
It’s been a minute since we shared some behind the scenes info about how we run our animal centres. So, we wanted to get back…
September 26, 2019
How to trim your pet’s nails – Video!
Ever struggled with how to properly trim your dog’s nails? In this video, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Registered Veterinary Technician Darci Burtch walks us…
June 27, 2019
Off-leash dog parks : When is my dog ready?
Summer season means lots of time to play outside and enjoy being with our pets! But what about in off-leash dog parks? How to introduce…
