Resource Guarding: describes the behaviour used by a dog to achieve or maintain control over an item of perceived value (e.g., a bone,...

Have a new puppy and don't know where to begin? See below for a brief list of things that should be considered that when taking care of a...

Scratching behaviour is a normal, natural behaviour for cats, yet it is commonly reported as a problematic behaviour by owners. Indoor...

Many people feel the loss of a pet as profoundly as the loss of a family member. The deeper the bond with the animal the deeper the grief...

We'd like to dedicate this post to all the front line workers - namely the veterinary community that continue to show up for our animals...

Those of you who have or have had to care for a senior pet know they have different needs than younger animals. Below is a short list of...

One of the most common behaviour problems in domestic dogs is separation anxiety, as research has reported that it is diagnosed in 20-40%...

Most of us who have owned companion animals have trained them basic skills, such as sit or give paw. Some owners have even been...

Bringing an animal home is an exciting experience! With more of us working from home during these times, the thought of bringing home a...

Fear is an emotion that is elicited in response to a potential threat or stressor. Experiencing fear places an animal in a negative...

Animals should be exposed to a variety of stimuli they might encounter in their lives as a pleasant experience. This could include new...

Positive punishment training and positive reinforcement training are both used for the intention of producing an obedient and mannered...

It is very common for cat owners to let their cats outdoors. However, Canadian and American humane societies such as the Ontario SPCA and...

As we live alongside animals in our day-to-day lives there comes with it the unavoidable innate tendency that we are all guilty of –...