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!
Welcome, Pawsitively Canine!
We are happy to welcome Lisa Davis and her company Pawsitively Canine to the AnimalKind community! Pawsitively Canine operates in Greater Vernon, and it’s the first dog training company in … Read more Welcome, Pawsitively Canine!
Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: how to humanely handle nest-door neighbours
Have you ever lived with a nest-door neighbour? It can be a true joy to watch baby birds grow up under the attentive care of their avian parents, but they … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: how to humanely handle nest-door neighbours
Got a dog, now what? – A step-by-step guide for new dog guardians
Bringing a pet into your life is an exciting event! However, it might be a stressful transition for the dog. Imagine moving into an unknown space, surrounded by people you … Read more Got a dog, now what? – A step-by-step guide for new dog guardians
Permanent ban of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides coming to BC in January 2023
B.C. is moving towards permanently banning the sale and use of rodenticides, known as second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides or SGARs. These types of rodenticides contain the active ingredients brodifacoum, bromadiolone, or … Read more Permanent ban of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides coming to BC in January 2023