Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
“Hi, we had a squirrel in our attic, and we hired a wildlife removal company a few days ago. We just went up there to see how they did, and … Read more Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
Kind Corner: Dog’s sense of fairness and its possible implications for multi-dog families
Feeling deceived is something we all have experienced at some point or another. But is that something our dogs can experience too? Today, Kathleen, owner and trainer at Head and Heart … Read more Kind Corner: Dog’s sense of fairness and its possible implications for multi-dog families
Welcome, Fluff in the Forest!
We are excited to announce Vancouver’s Fluff in the Forest has received BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation. Owner and trainer Kaeli Grotz is passionate about animal welfare and the science of … Read more Welcome, Fluff in the Forest!
The journey towards animal welfare standards for unregulated pet services
In B.C., dog daycare, dog walking, pet boarding and grooming are unregulated, which means anyone can open a boarding facility, grooming salon, or run a dog daycare, regardless of their … Read more The journey towards animal welfare standards for unregulated pet services
Welcome, Bravo Dog!
North Vancouver’s Bravo Dog Training & Behaviour has received BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation. We want to welcome longtime supporter Renée Erdman, owner and trainer at Bravo Dog, to the AnimalKind … Read more Welcome, Bravo Dog!
Welcome, Head and Heart Training!
Maple Ridge’s Head and Heart Training has received BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation. We want to give a warm welcome to the AnimalKind community to Head and Heart Training! They are … Read more Welcome, Head and Heart Training!
Kind Corner: Addressing unwanted behaviour in dogs
The issue with unwanted behaviour in dogs is that sometimes it’s hard to know the why behind the behaviour. So how to discourage unwanted behaviour in dogs? Jane Koopman, owner … Read more Kind Corner: Addressing unwanted behaviour in dogs
Rodenticide restrictions made permanent in B.C. starting today
For too long, poisons have been the default strategy to manage rodent problems – but thankfully, both the risks of poisons and effectiveness of alternatives are being increasingly recognized. … Read more Rodenticide restrictions made permanent in B.C. starting today
Kind Corner: How to troubleshoot and solve common dog training problems
Sometimes, when training basic cues, things might seem like they are not working. Sandy Wei of Wei With Tails shares 9 tips to help you troubleshoot common dog training problems. … Read more Kind Corner: How to troubleshoot and solve common dog training problems
Welcome, Wei With tails!
Penticton’s Wei With Tails has received BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation, becoming the first company in the South Okanagan to hold the distinction. We are thrilled to have Sandy Wei and … Read more Welcome, Wei With tails!