February 4, 2021
Staying active with your pet during lockdown
With the provincial government’s stay-at-home order in place for most of Ontario, you may be looking for ideas on how…
January 15, 2021
How do I stop my dogs from marking territory indoors?
One of the questions we receive at our animal centres is how to stop dogs from marking territory indoors. We have some …
November 10, 2020
How to teach your dog to sit
Today, we want to give you helpful tips for teaching your dog to sit! Watch our video for step by step instructions, to…
September 11, 2020
Small Animal Enrichment Outside of the Cage
Sometimes it's hard to mentally stimulate small animals because they are in their cage the majority of the time. Howeve…
August 14, 2020
Loose leash walking: Making “walk time” enjoyable for both you and your dog
Teaching your dog to have healthy habits and good behaviour increases the human-animal bond and reduces the risk of any…
July 31, 2020
Pet-Friendly activities for the long weekend: COVID Edition
The long weekend is fast approaching and it is a perfect time to spend some quality time outside with your animal frien…
July 23, 2020
Dog and Puppy Socialization during COVID-19
Socializing a puppy with both people and animals, as well as introducing them to a wide range of events, environments a…
July 9, 2020
Introducing Limited Contact Adoptions: FAQs
After careful consideration and research to determine the safest way to resume adoptions during COVID-19, the Ontario S…
June 23, 2020
Loose Leash Walking: Train your dog with these easy tips!
Teaching your dog loose leash walking can be one the most challenging parts of training a dog! Though every dog is diff…
May 18, 2020
Victoria Day activities for you and your pets
Victoria Day may be looking very different for us this year, but it doesn't mean we can't celebrate in our own way! Her…
April 30, 2020
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Spay/Neuter: Quarantine edition
Listening to health professionals and the Government of Canada, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society made the decision i…
April 13, 2020
Pet Care Isolation Check List
Guest post by Jennifer Toof, Manager, Programs and Education, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
As much as staying…