September 1, 2023Autumn is in the air, which means brightly coloured leaves, cooler weather, and fun festivities, like Thanksgiving and Halloween. However, fall also brings new seasonal household items that pose a threat to the safety of our pets. In order, to keep your pets healthy and happy, here are some tips to help transform your home …
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News Category: Pet care
August 30, 2023Many dog guardians can relate to the difficulties of living with dogs who bark too much. Excessive barking can affect you, your neighbours, and for some, even your work. Stopping your dog from barking is an important skill to develop. Here is how: Understand why your dog barks The first step to stop those noisy …
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August 30, 2023You love and care for animals. You also want a home that is rodent-free. But this does not have to come at the expense of wildlife or the environment. Neither should your pets be put at risk. The most effective and humane way to solve rodent problems is prevention. Why? Prevention minimizes the use of …
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News Category: Wildlife
August 25, 2023When the wildfires spread quickly across parts of British Columbia last week, requests for assistance from pet guardians also came in quickly. The BC SPCA has provided care to hundreds of animals from the affected areas, including 129 animals who entered into emergency boarding, more than 50 requests for assistance beyond the fire evacuation lines …
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News Category: Outreach
August 25, 2023Suppose you unexpectedly face a scary wildlife encounter or an aggressive dog on your off-leash walk and need to call your dog back immediately. Do you have an effective, distraction-proof recall? An emergency recall can be life-saving and it is the one essential skill for you and your dog to master. An emergency recall is …
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News Category: Pet care
August 22, 2023Dog guardians want to take their pets with them everywhere, but sometimes, that is simply not possible. Maybe you are going out of town to a wedding, a family reunion, or on a trip overseas. Or maybe your workplace is not pet-friendly so your dog or cat must stay home alone during long workdays. In …
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