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To celebrate the recent BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation of When Hounds Fly Vancouver, we talked to head trainer Sarah Shapiro-Ward PhD, CPDT-KA, about dog training and why positive reinforcement is good for dogs. Shapiro-Ward, who previously spent time on the West Coast as a biochemistry postdoctoral researcher at the University of Victoria, got her start …
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Hanging With Hounds, a dog-training company that recently moved to Vancouver Island from Alberta, is being recognized for its commitment to high animal welfare through the BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation program. They are now one of four AnimalKind-accredited dog-training companies in the Capital region. Sharon Labossiere, owner and trainer at Hanging With Hounds, welcomes the …
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April is Canine Fitness Month. Too many delicious treats and a sedentary lifestyle can cause health problems for our dogs, including obesity, sore joints, difficulty breathing, in addition to having a higher risk for cancer, canine diabetes and other diseases. That’s why it’s so important to keep your dog healthy with regular exercise. Canine Fitness …
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As new dog training shows hit the list of Netflix new releases and other media, dog lovers need to ask themselves a question: Do you believe everything that’s shown on TV? TV shows have the power to influence how dog guardians view their dog’s behaviour and what training method they will use to solve problem …
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Now that many pet guardians are spending the majority of their time at home, it’s probably common for you to turn on your favourite playlist to enjoy throughout the day. And since your pet is home with you, they have no choice but to put up with your (potentially questionable) taste in music. But if …
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It’s been a stressful time for many of us. With so much uncertainty in the world right now, it’s understandable to experience periods of anxiety at this time. Pets can serve as a great source of support for their anxious guardians. Just seeing their wagging tail and cheerful presence can perk up a bad day. …
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The BC SPCA is reminding the public of the importance of spaying or neutering their pets after 23 rabbits were recently surrendered to SPCA facilities in the Kootenays. The bunnies, who are between eight and 20 weeks old (with the exception of one adult), were brought into the East and West Kootenay shelters last month …
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There’s no doubt about it — Christmas is different this year. In light of COVID-19, reconciling what the holidays will look and feel like can be difficult. Whether your get-togethers are going to be smaller or if you’re spending time solo, times are going to be tough. Tack on the grief and stress that sometimes …
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Diane Rodgers was looking for a long time to find a cat to adopt this year when she finally came upon Ke-Aloha’s picture on the BC SPCA adoption site in July. “I was charmed by the way she gazed straight into the camera, and there was another picture that showed her lounging on her side …
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If you’re headed back to work or have a jam-packed day, it’s important that your pets receive care, attention and exercise when we can’t be there to tend to their needs. A dog daycare can be a great choice for some dogs. Rather than stay home with the potential of being bored (and getting into …
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