[ad_1] IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Aug. 26, 2024) – Today is National Dog Day and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has more than 200 dogs in its care across the province who are waiting for homes. If you’ve been thinking of adopting a dog, today is the perfect day to visit your local Ontario […]
Yoda’s sweet legacy – Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
[ad_1] Every dog is special, but not all become local celebrities. Yoda found his forever home through the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s work in the North and held a special place in the heart of his adopters, and in the community of Renfrew. He sadly recently passed away, but his legacy will live on […]
Back to school: Separation anxiety and pets
[ad_1] 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 […]
So Much Mud
[ad_1] The track is becoming increasingly muddier in places so today I tackled one of them by making a larger layby so the ponies can circumnavigate that patch of mud as well as having a bit more to eat. And this is my next project. Mud patch #2. As you can see, it is nearly […]
Beyond basics: Teaching your dog new cues
[ad_1] Has your dog mastered basic cues like “sit,” “down” and “come”? These are the most common cues most people will teach their furry friends. When your dog seems eager to learn more, combining their previous knowledge of the basic cues with some new training can help keep your pet stimulated, provide enrichment and it’s […]
What is the double merle gene?
[ad_1] When we adopted Penny from a rescue that focuses on dogs with the double merle gene, we knew very little about the condition ourselves. We were exploring the idea of adopting a deaf dog since we already use ASL in our home. Little did I know the connection between deafness and this genetic condition. […]
An Interview with Sarah Chauncey
[ad_1] Sarah Chauncey on coping with the loss of a pet, the drawing that became the start of the book, and being counterintuitive. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. The grief we feel on the loss of […]
Courgettes – Yuck or Yum?
[ad_1] Courgettes? Yuck or yum…. as we say in this house. I was given a few for the ponies from Turriefield yesterday that were unsellable so I thought I would try them out on everyone, after the dreaded worming. To some they were definitely yum. I think Fivla liked the fact that courgettes are soft […]
It’s okay not to be okay
[ad_1] My heart breaks each time Penny flinches. A raised arm to throw a ball, a leg lifted to tie a shoe, a reach over her head to give her a little pat. She flinches or cowers. Drops low to the ground and skitters away. It’s gotten better. “Better,” anyway, in the sense that she […]
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Tools
[ad_1] Here’s what you need–and what you definitely do NOT need–to train your dog with positive reinforcement! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. An important note before we get started: I do not recommend aversive tools. Ever. Inflicting pain is never required for learning. Period. End of story. I’ve had people argue […]