January 5, 2024

The Paw-fect Start: 7 Must-Haves for Your New Puppy

Guest blog by Dr Emmanuel Fontaine, Scientific Communications Veterinarian at Royal Canin North America  Bringing home a new puppy…
December 14, 2023

Adopting a puppy: What to expect

Congratulations on adopting a new puppy! This is an exciting time for both you and your puppy. The first day after bringing your furry…
December 12, 2023

Tips to help improve your dog’s recall

Do you feel like your dog isn’t listening when you call their name? If you’re having difficulty getting your dog to respond when you…
November 20, 2023

Puppy training basics: 5 key building blocks every puppy parent should know

Bringing home a puppy is a big life change – for you and for them! In this blog, we’ll be sharing five crucial areas…
October 30, 2023

5 common canine behaviours and how to modify them

You may think at times, “my dog knows better,” but the truth is, unless you’ve taught them and they’ve practiced the training in an…
October 26, 2023

How to handle a high energy dog

It’s the end of the day. You think your dog has had a full day of playtime and activities, and now you’re ready to…
October 9, 2023

How dog breed impacts your puppy’s nutritional needs

Does size matter when caring for the nutritional needs of your puppy? Dogs have the widest range of body size of any mammal, and…
September 22, 2023

How to handle attention-seeking barking

There are a lot of times where dogs barking is helpful. When they tell us they need to go outside, or they need more…
September 18, 2023

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 celebrate our 16th…
September 12, 2023

Hiking with Fido

If you enjoy hiking with your best canine pal, it’s important to be aware of dangers, recommendations and general tips before hitting the trail!…