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It’s a pet guardian’s worst nightmare. Wildfires are encroaching your community and you have to evacuate your home immediately. So often people don’t think about their pet in an emergency situation until it’s too late, especially when you need to leave your home right away. The effect of a lost pet is obviously difficult for …
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Northern Noses Dog Training recently relocated from Fort St. James to Kamloops, becoming the only dog training company to hold BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation in the Thompson-Okanagan. The AnimalKind accreditation program recognizes companies committed to high animal welfare and provides information for dog guardians looking for skilled dog trainers who use science-based, humane training methods. Amy …
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The BC SPCA is cautiously optimistic about steps taken by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to better regulate commercial shipments of puppies entering the country. The issue received national attention last summer after a flight from Ukraine carrying several hundred dogs, all destined for sale, arrived in Toronto. Upon inspection, officials found that 38 …
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On Father’s Day we celebrate the important role dads play in our lives. Father figures like Uncle Wesley are just as vital in helping to raise the next generation of cats. “Wesley is such a gentle boy, despite the fact he’s so big,” says his guardian, Erin. “He’s still just a big baby, so he …
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Being at home during the pandemic might have had its fair share of challenges, but one of the perks for pet guardians was having the opportunity to spend more time with your pooch. You no doubt relished your time together, enjoying some extra playtime and cuddles in between Zoom meetings and work assignments. Dogs and humans are already known to form close bonds. …
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Project K9 is the first dog training company in the Elk Valley region to receive BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation, which recognizes companies committed to high animal welfare. Katie Guille, owner and trainer at Project K9, knows the importance of the program for dog guardians, especially in B.C., where dog training is not regulated. Guille says, …
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Three years ago this month, the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia’s announced a ban on feline declawing, a decision hailed by animal welfare organizations. “For two decades the BC SPCA has been on record opposing procedures such as declawing, tail docking, ear cropping, and devocalization that impact an animal’s ability to experience good welfare …
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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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