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• Community Dog Training

  Help your dog build better everyday habits with Ontario SPCA positive-reinforcement dog training. Learn practical skills for calmer, more confident dogs.

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• Everyday Manners Training Class Registration

  “Everyday Manners” Dog Training Class Registration Please answer honestly and completely. These answers help us decide whether a group class is the safest and most useful place for you and your dog. A group class is not right for every dog, and telling us the full picture means we can point you somewhere better if […]

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• August 19, 2026

  House training your adult dog

  House training your adult dog  Many adult dogs are not fully house-trained for a variety of reasons, including their family’s lack of  training knowledge, illness, or the dog’s prior history.  Fortunately, adult dogs – even those who’ve had a disadvantaged start in life  – can learn an appropriate time and place to go! By following the 10 steps below, you’ll be well on your way to having a […]

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• July 9, 2026

  Crate training your adopted dog

  Welcoming a new dog into your home is both exciting and life changing for you and your furry friend! Crate training is a great way to introduce behavioural management, house training and emotional regulation for your dogs! It can also help prevent puppies, adolescents and young dogs at the peak of their chewing stage from […]

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• April 10, 2026

  Clicker training your cat

  Clicker training is a fun and effective way to help teach a wide variety of animals, including cats and dogs. Unlike traditional training, which relies on commands and compliance, clicker training is more of a game.   Clicker training presents an interesting challenge to cats. Instead of simply being handed treats as freebies, your cat is […]

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• March 27, 2026

  Leash pulling and reactivity: Dog training tips

  Imagine you’re walking down the street with your pup, and you see someone else walking their dog ahead of you. Your dog sees them, too. He starts barking, jumping around, and performing other unwanted behaviours. What do you do?   Here are some tips to help calm your dog and reduce reactivity.  What you can do about leash pulling […]

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• November 30, 2025

  How to Teach “Crate Training” for Dogs

  Learn how to crate train your dog effectively with our step-by-step guide, including practical tips, behaviour strategies, and advice to create a safe, comfortable space for your pet.

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• November 20, 2023

  Puppy training basics: 5 key building blocks every puppy parent should know

  Bringing home a puppy is a big life change – for you and for them! In this blog, we’ll be sharing five crucial areas to focus your efforts when training your puppy to set them up for success in their new home.   Socialization  Your puppy is constantly making associations with new experiences, places, things, and […]

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• September 11, 2023

  Training tips: Play biting and mouthing

  If you’re the proud parent of a puppy or kitten, chances are you’ve been on the receiving end of some play biting. Play biting, or mouthing, is a normal part of your cat or dog’s development. In this blog we outline why this behaviour is normal, and also how to discourage your furry friend from […]

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• August 19, 2022

  Ontario SPCA spay/neuter teams brush up on CPR emergency training

  At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we not only educate about the importance of pet safety and emergency preparedness, we practice those principles. That’s why our staff at Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital in Stouffville and Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie received veterinary CPR training  from a RECOVER certified instructor. […]

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• February 25, 2022

  Positive reinforcement training helps dogs be their best  

  Are you trying to teach your dog something new, or decrease unwanted behaviours? Try positive reinforcement training! It’s an effective method to shape your dog’s behaviour, and the guiding principle at Ontario SPCA animal centres.  What is positive reinforcement training?  Have you noticed how much your dog loves being praised and is more focused on […]

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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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