Ways to protect your Christmas tree from your cat
Christmas trees and cats tend to have a tumultuous relationship. Christmas trees provide a great hiding place for cats …
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…
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 …
How to clicker train your cat
Interested in teaching your cat a few tricks while you practice physical distancing from other humans?
Clicker trainin…
Training tips for your pet: Tools to get you started
March Break is coming up fast. Now is a great time to plan some activities with your pet - including training! To help …
Understanding the importance of your cat’s litter box
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Each year, millions of cats are surrendered to shelters due to litter bo…
Does my cat really love me?
Cats can be tricky pets to understand. Dogs let you know regularly that you are the centre of their universe and shower…
Helping your Adopted Cat – and Existing Pets – to Accept Each Other
Adjusting to a new home can be a frightening and anxious experience for a cat who may have been bounced from one or m…
City of Oshawa Animal Services are stepping up to help feral cats in their community
In November, 2017, the City of Oshawa endorsed a two-year pilot Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage program. As part of this prog…
How to handle jumping
Jumping is a common training challenge and is usually attention-seeking behaviour. Unknowingly we might "teach" our dogs to jump up on us by rewarding them each time they do so.
Key tips to stop dogs from destructive chewing
Does your dog chew on things they shouldn’t? You’re not alone. This is a very common issue for pet parents.
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Long-time volunteers reflect on 25 years of helping animals
Volunteers are at the heart of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, and this Volunteer Week, we want to recognize and c…