Search Results for: behaviour
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August 22, 2023
Inside the family living room at the Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society celebrated the grand opening of its Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre in June 2023. The centre was custom-built to help dogs who need more individualized care than a typical animal centre can provide. Operated by the Ontario SPCA’s Animal Behaviour team, the centre provides evidence-based behavioural support to help dogs […]
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August 18, 2023
Snip, snip, hurray! We’ve reached our 150,000th spay/neuter milestone
It’s a special year for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Not only are we celebrating our 150th anniversary in 2023, we also performed our 150,000th spay/neuter procedure! To date, we’ve prevented an incredible 4,010,640 kittens and 2,816,280 puppies from contributing to pet overpopulation. High-volume services To help reduce pet overpopulation, the Ontario SPCA began […]
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August 10, 2023
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 through a critical period of socialization and accepting new things. But what do you do if that window of opportunity is missed? Many puppies born during the pandemic were under-socialized due to social distancing […]
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August 8, 2023
Snip, snip, hurray! The Ontario SPCA performs its 150,000th spay/neuter procedure
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Aug. 8, 2023) – As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has reached another major milestone, performing its 150,000th spay/neuter procedure since it began offering high volume spay/neuter services to the public in 2009. To help reduce pet overpopulation, the Ontario SPCA began offering high volume spay/neuter services […]
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July 18, 2023
More bark than bite: Changing dogs’ barking habits
A dog’s bark can be very useful; for showing their human something they want or need, or to warn of a possible intruder. But if it gets out of hand, your dog’s barking can be a nuisance to you, and your neighbours! Reasons behind your dog barking The first step to changing your dog’s barking […]
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July 6, 2023
What your rabbit’s body language is telling you
If you’re considering adopting a rabbit, or if you already have one in your home – it’s important to understand rabbit behaviour and body language. Rabbits are prey animals and timid by nature, so you need to be patient if your rabbit seems shy at first. Hand-feeding treats helps to engage the rabbit and reinforce […]
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June 27, 2023
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 capacity and needed help finding him a home, it was clear he would need a special kind of TLC. Upon his arrival, Beam tested positive for tick borne illnesses (Lyme and Ehrlicha) and had […]
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May 15, 2023
Why does your dog whine?
All dog parents probably hear their dog whine from time to time, but some hear it more often than others. In this post, we will share some helpful tips from the ASPCA, with helpful insights on why your dog whines, and how to address excessive whining. Why do dogs whine? Appeasement Behaviour Some dogs whine […]
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May 8, 2023
Fear Free® nail trims from home
You have the “perfect” dog. He or she has learned basic cues, walks gently beside you on a leash, and they leave your slippers alone! But when it comes to trimming their nails or giving them a medication prescribed by your veterinarian, life can get difficult. If this sounds all too familiar to you, here […]
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May 4, 2023
Preparing your entire family for a newborn
Guest blog from Pet Talk. Expecting parents are often as busy as they are excited while they’re preparing to welcome a new baby to their family. In this happily hectic time, those who also have furry family members should consider how their fur babies and their new baby can safely interact when they eventually meet. […]
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May 1, 2023
Emergency preparedness
In Ontario, each of us is responsible for our own safety and survival during the first 72 hours of an emergency, we are also responsible for our pet’s safety.
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April 24, 2023
From stray to working cat Ritchie is living his best life
Ritchie the cat is now living his best life, thanks to some thoughtful intervention from his finder, Kimberly. No longer a stray, he now has a job to do. Ritchie is a working cat on a rural property near Ottawa. For many months, Ritchie, a stray adult cat was frequenting Kimberly’s property. She had been […]
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