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• August 4, 2025

  Tips to get your dog’s attention through the “watch me” technique

  Teaching your dog what “watch me” means is a great way to get their attention. This trick is helpful when you want your dog to focus on you instead of getting distracted. Here are six easy steps on how to teach this to your dog!  What you’ll need:  Step 1:  Step 2:  Step 3:  Step 4:  Step 5:  Step 6:     If this information was helpful, […]

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• July 31, 2025

  Long weekend safety tips for your furry friend

  Do you have exciting plans this long weekend with your furry friends? Whether you’re hiking, camping, or cottaging, we have some helpful tips to keep you and your companion animals safe.     Hiking     Whether it’s a small, local trail or a provincial or national park, there are many options available for taking a hike with your […]

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• July 30, 2025

  Don’t forget Fido: The Ontario SPCA shares long weekend safety tips to keep animals safe

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (July 30, 2025) – As the long weekend approaches, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reminding pet parents to plan ahead and keep animals safe – whether you’re heading to the cottage, hosting a backyard barbecue, or hitting the road. Hot temperatures and busy holiday activities can be overwhelming, or […]

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• July 21, 2025

  Paws and power tools: Tips to help minimize stress during renovations

  Renovating your home can be exciting but also stressful for both you and your four four-legged family members. However, with a little planning and some pet friendly strategies, you can keep your dog or cat safe, comfortable, and calm throughout the process. Here are some practical tips to guide your next renovation:  Minimize stress with […]

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• July 11, 2025

  Tips on caring for your pet rat

  Whether you’ve had a pet rat before, or you’re a first-time parent, here are some tips you need to know about food, enclosure size, exercise and more.    Food    In every pet supply store and feed store you should be able to find high-quality pelleted rat food. These are nutritionally balanced and should always be available […]

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• June 6, 2025

  Tips to deter your dog from scavenging during walks

  Do you find that your dog scavenges for items to eat on your walks? If daily walks are interrupted by your dog picking up sticks, grass, or any other little treats from nature, that’s because scavenging is a natural behaviour that dogs express – some more than others. However, it is possible to train your […]

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• June 3, 2025

  Tips for trimming your pet’s nails

  Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take the fear out of this routine grooming practice. You’ll be clipping claws and pampering your pet’s paws in no time with tips from Fear Free ® Happy Homes.   Ready your environment   […]

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• April 23, 2025

  Ontario SPCA Receives $180,000 Companions for Change Sponsorship from Pet Valu to Help Cats and Kittens Feel at Home

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE STOUFFVILLE, Ont. (April 23, 2025) – It’s kitten season and as Ontario SPCA and Humane Society staff and volunteers work tirelessly caring for litters of orphaned kittens, pregnant cats and feline families, Pet Valu has provided a $180,000* Companions for Change sponsorship to support the felines in the Ontario SPCA’s care. The sponsorship […]

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• March 31, 2025

  Tips to overcome your dog’s resource guarding

  Resource guarding, also known as “possessive aggression,” occurs when a dog displays protective behaviours over items they consider valuable. This behaviour can include food, toys, or even people. It’s a natural behaviour rooted in their ancestral need to protect resources. While some dogs may have a genetic predisposition to resource guarding, it can also be […]

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• March 24, 2025

  Tips for your first week home with your newly adopted pet

  Adopting a new dog or cat is very exciting. That furry friend you’re giving a second chance to becomes a friend and member of your family. But before you bring your dog or cat home, there are a few things you should do to make sure you are prepared for your new life together.    Before […]

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• March 4, 2025

  Top 3 daylight savings tips you need to know as a pet parent!

  Daylight savings time can be difficult to adjust to, even for your furry friends. The time change means a change to their routines and feeding schedules, which can be disorienting – just like it is for us! However, there are some tips that can come in handy to help transition your furry friends into the […]

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• February 27, 2025

  Paws off claws: Why cats’ claws are important

  As a cat parent, it can be frustrating coming home to a couch that’s been scratched up, or a new rug that has some more loose threads than it used to.  Remember, cats don’t know the difference between what’s okay to scratch and what’s off limits, but with some training they can learn to scratch […]

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