Search Results for: cat training
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January 20, 2022
Feline fun: Advance your cat’s cues
Back in the summer, we shared some easy cues to teach your cat. Once you’ve mastered those cues and are looking for more of a challenge, try these more advanced moves with your feline friend. Teaching your cat cues can serve as a valuable enrichment and bonding experience! Learn more on our website, shelterhealthpro.com Roll […]
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April 30, 2021
Spring training with your dog
Guest post by PetLink, our Animal Wellness partner for the Change for Animals Conference. It’s Spring Training! What better way to celebrate the warmer season than perfecting tricks and training with your dog? We’ve teamed up with Holly Lewis, owner of Cold Nose Canine in Milwaukee, to help give some tips (and tricks!) on how […]
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March 12, 2021
How to trap a cat for TNR
Today we’re talking about how to trap a cat for TNR. Trap-Neuter-Return, or TNR, is the process of trapping feral cats and bringing them to a veterinarian to be spayed/neutered, then returning them to their original habitat. Feral cats are returned outside because they would be terrified in a home or shelter due to a […]
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March 31, 2020
How to clicker train your cat
Interested in teaching your cat a few tricks while you practice physical distancing from other humans? Clicker training your cat You can use clicker training for almost any training exercise. You can teach your cats what the clicker means by pairing it with a primary reinforcer (anything the cat wants badly enough to work for), […]
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September 1, 2026
Debunking rescue dog myths
Debunking rescue dog myths Thinking about adopting? You may have heard a few things about dogs in shelters that just aren’t true. Let’s set the record straight. Myth #1: Rescue dogs have behavioural issues Dogs end up in shelters for all kinds of reasons, such as a move, a change in family circumstances, or financial hardship, and very rarely because something is “wrong” with them. Many adoptable dogs are happy, healthy, and well-adjusted family members simply […]
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August 31, 2026
Back to school: Separation anxiety and pets
With the school season coming back in full swing, your family will be adjusting to the new schedule – and that includes your pets! Your furry family member may need time to adjust to a change in schedule. Separation anxiety can occur for pets when they are used to having you around all the time. […]
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August 25, 2026
Beyond the breed: Finding the right pet based on personality
When you’re scrolling through adoptable animals on the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s website, breed might be one of the first things you look for. But when it comes to finding the right companion, there’s much more to consider than a breed label. Why we may not know an animal’s breed When an animal arrives at our animal centre, we don’t always know their full history. They may […]
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August 18, 2026
How much exercise does your dog really need?
“Walk your dog every day” is solid advice, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. How much exercise your dog actually needs depends on a number of factors, and getting it right is important for their mental and physical health, as well as for their behaviour at home. A general guideline As a starting point, most adult dogs need somewhere between 30 minutes and 2 […]
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August 13, 2026
Ash finds her safe space
When Ash arrived at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society York Region Animal Centre in Stouffville last year, it didn’t take long for the team to fall in love with her. She was eager to be with people and always ready to learn, but beneath her sweet personality was a dog who needed understanding and a specific home where she […]
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July 20, 2026
Tips for a successful adoption
Dogs are exceptional animals, and their ability and desire to form deep and loving bonds with humans is extraordinary. By adopting, you are truly giving a dog an amazing gift – a second chance. Following an adoption, it may take a few weeks or months for you and your dog to fully adjust to your new life […]
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June 23, 2026
Building future animal care professionals through hands-on learning and mentorship
The first time a veterinary student completes a solo spay surgery under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian is a moment they will never forget. It’s a milestone that represents years of study, hours of practice, and the beginning of a career dedicated to helping animals. Through partnerships with Georgian College and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), the Ontario SPCA and […]
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June 15, 2026
Nessy learns how to trust again
When Nessy first arrived at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society York Region Animal Centre in April last year, she was just an 11-month-old puppy trying to navigate a world that suddenly felt unfamiliar and overwhelming. Like many under-socialized dogs, Nessy struggled to feel safe in new environments and around unfamiliar people. The staff at the York Region Animal Centre quickly noticed just how fearful and […]
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