Wild Ways Animal Training & Behavior Consulting strives to help animals resolve behavior problems without the use of fear, pain, force, or intimidation.
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We are looking for some items to get a few new cat foster homes set up. We could use cat trees/towers, scratch posts, and cat beds/hideouts.
As always, we are running low on litter and wet/dry food as well.
If you have anything you’d like to donate, please message us to arrange pickup/drop off.
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Great options to give your dog more agency in their life! Good post Ethical Canine!
My brand new infographic for PPGs event: Celebrating Life Together!
The pet professionals in your life should always be advocating for your animals. ❤️
Fear is the easiest things to condition in dogs and the hardest to resolve. Fear can come from many places, many of which we don't control. This infographic is my most downloaded and shared resource. In fact, many vets and Veterinary Behaviorists use this handout with their own clients! Link in first comment to grab your own copy.
Inappropriate elimination is always a good sign your cat should have a check up with their vet!
For all our inappropriate elimination clients we require a thorough vet visit prior to starting training. This helps to address underlying medical issues as well as work to resolve the behaviour!
What is a "Sniffari"?🐶
Sniffaris are dog-led walks! They're a fantastic enrichment activity that can be done in just about any low-traffic area. Not only will this help burn energy, but allowing our dogs to make decisions and think independently can help them build confidence in different situations. It also gives us a chance to stop and take a breath along with them AND allows our pups to do a natural, essential behavior for their mental and physical well-being.💙
Summer can be a tough time for reactive pet owners, there's more people, dogs, and other triggers out enjoying the summer sun! Are you struggling with the sudden increase in triggers on your walks? We can help! We offer behaviour consults for dogs (and cats!) to help resolve reactive behaviour through training! Each sessions includes a thorough history taking, hands on demonstrations, and follow up materials to keep you on the right track! For more information check out wildwaysanimaltraining.com!
For booking: 778 445 4315 or [email protected]!
Firework season is among us! Being prepared can be the biggest advantage in getting through the fireworks safely! Need help getting ready for those loud nights? Check out the tips below and if you need more guidance, let us know, we are happy to help!
Marigold and Clover were one of our favourite shelter cases!
These two girls came in as under-socialized semi-feral dogs that had spent their entire lives only interacting with one person on occasion before arriving in shelter. They sat in shelter for several months with no progress before we met and started their rehabilitation journey.
They were a case that took a long time but they continued to make tiny steps forward every day, until we were able to find a family that adored them. The family was so adamant on keeping them together, something we feared wouldn't be possible given how hard it is to adopt out bonded pairs of dogs, let alone under-socialized bonded dogs. They have continued to make huge strides forward in their home and are getting to have a blast exploring the world together!
Does your dog need help enjoying exploring the world? We can help! Contact us at [email protected] or at 778 445 4315!
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Marigold & Clover were found living loose on a property. They had never been inside and were not socialized. See how they are doing now!
Our lead trainer Blaze has been an animal shelter advocate since her childhood, growing up working at various animal shelters she has never been shy to help the difficult animals. The ones who need more empathy, patience, and support to be successful are actually her favourite to work with. Working in animal shelters has taught her how important the human-animal bond is and how critical it is that we keep pets in homes and out of shelters whenever possible! Our training is aimed at supporting pet guardians in keeping their pets and creating a relationship that is fun to be a part of!
Do you have a pet with big feelings? Do they struggle to be understood? Do they lash out with aggressive behaviour or hide away in fear? Blaze would love to help! For more info contact us at 778 445 4315 or [email protected]!
If you can, please help Rambo have the happy ending he deserves!
Our sweet Rambo has had a rough go lately with some bloody stools . He has recently been adopted, but this started almost immediately, so we are covering his vet bills through this. We are very cautious with this guy as he has ehrlichia, which can cause some issues. Please keep Rambo in your thoughts for a sp*edy recovery.
Unfortunately, our bills for him are quickly racking up with health tests. Please consider donating if you can. Sharing this post can go a long way too!
Thank you 🥰 We greatly appreciate your support for Rambo.
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Some great tips as we enter patio season!
Harness training cats is a great way to let them experience the great outdoors in a safe and positive way, but getting your cat into a harness? That can be a real struggle! The good news is, it doesn't have to be! We can help you harness train your kitty and get them out exploring!
Contact us at 778 445 4315 or [email protected] for more info!
Patio season is coming up, does your pup like to tag along? Where is your favourite dog-friendly patio? Tell us below!
Need help teaching your dog to settle in public spaces? We can help! Contact us at 778 445 4315 or [email protected] for booking!
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As a trainer and shelter worker, our staff have made this mistake before. It is only human to want to help an animal urgently needing help, but it doesn't always set the animal or person up for success.
Our lead trainer, Blaze, met her second dog, Derek, after finding his ad on petfinder.com. Derek was mailed from Texas to Victoria to be adopted into his new home. When Blaze arrived to meet and pick up Derek from the airport, he was terrified. He didn't know her and didn't want to go with her but he didn't have a choice. The first few weeks would show that Derek was reactive to dogs and humans that he didn't know and was more then willing to bite when afraid. Unfortunately many things frightened Derek in their downtown lifestyle from passing strangers to bikes flying by, Derek didn't like it. To return Derek would require $1000 in expenses and another long flight for Derek who was now terrified of his crate. Blaze couldn't do it, she couldn't return Derek with all his high needs and instead was motivated to get her official certification for dog training through the Certification of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) before eventually getting certified as an animal behaviour consultant. While this story has a happy ending (for Derek and Blaze!) many stories don't! While working in the shelter system Blaze was often exposed to pet guardians in the exact same situation who were unable to work through the challenges they were facing due to outside circumstances or lack of professional support. We hope to bridge that gap and help keep pets in appropriate homes while also ensuring that guardians are enjoying their experiences with their new animal friend! We also help with rehoming in an effort to reduce the number of animals that get kicked back in to the shelter system!
Have you ever adopted an animal without meeting it? What was your experience like? Would you do it again?
There are a lot of great 'red flag' resources out there, but we wanted to create something short, simple and shareable.
Four easy ways to avoid broker rescues:
1. Do not sign adoption papers or pay adoption fees if you have not met the animal.
2. Do not sign adoption papers or pay fees for an animal that comes directly off a transport vehicle.
3. Do not sign adoption papers or pay fees for an animal unless you can speak to someone (foster home, kennel attendant, etc.) who has personally cared for this animal.
4. Do not sign papers or pay fees for an animal unless the rescue has a clear “Plan B” if this adoption doesn’t work out.
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ℹ️ Meet the animal first and get first hand information. This should not be controversial or counter-intuitive advice. You would never commit to a life partner, adopt a child, or even get a roommate without doing this.
A reputable rescue cares whether you are a match for the animal in their care. They will not pressure you to commit to an animal based on a bio or photo or sad story. You are making a 10-15 year commitment to a living being with unique needs and personality traits. You both deserve some time and information to make sure this is a good fit.
🅱️Have a Plan B. You may want to help an animal and feel ready to adopt. You may be sure you can make things work, but adoptions can fall through for many reasons. Online bios aren’t always accurate and the dog described as “good with kids/dogs” may not be. It may be noisy, or not housetrained, and cause problems with strata or landlords. It may have crippling separation anxiety and you have a job out of the house. Your life situation may change.
A reputable rescue will have a foster program, a foster-to-adopt process, or a matching system with multiple steps: to set everyone up for success, and be a resource if it’s not a fit.
If you are adopting from an overseas rescue without a local representative, trainer, and network of foster homes lined up, this is a red flag.
🚑But the urgency!! Unethical rescues will use a sad story or a sense of emergency to pressure you into ignoring your instincts or skipping the steps above. Urgency and need is all around you – the best way to help is to donate, volunteer, or foster for a reputable rescue, NOT to rush into a long-term commitment to a new family member.
Use your head AND your heart to support ethical rescues. If everyone followed the simple steps above, rescue brokers and puppy mill re-sellers would go out of business.
🚩 Please link your favourite "red flag" resources below!
It's no surprise that with barking dogs, swinging doors, passing people, and more that shelter animals struggle to get good quality sleep! Our trainer, Blaze, has spent years working in various shelters dealing with this problem first hand. The below hand outs has some great ideas and information on setting up a dog for success! These ideas are good for shelter dogs as well as recently adopted dogs as they are often sleep deprived from their time in shelter!
Tac is still looking for a home after 354 days in care!! If you can foster or adopt her we will provide you with free training support at Wild Ways Animal Training & Behaviour Consulting!
She could live either in a home that has no other pets or in a home that has other pets but can confine her to a room initially. Be aware that Tac has issues using the litter box. If you take her on we will support you with reusable/washable p*e pad coverings that can protect furniture. Her ideal placement would not have carpet in this room but temporary modifications can be made to protect the carpet while her behaviour issue is resolved.
We will provide you with as much support as possible as will Broken Promises Rescue, as we want to set you and Tac up for success! If you can't foster/adopt but want to help, please pass this along to your cat-loving friends!
See how many days some cats have been waiting for a forever home.
We have LOTS of cats who have been waiting along time for a home .. plus lots more in after these dates .. please if you can provide a loving home for a cat or two please go to our website and check them out and fill out an online application form
https://brokenpromisesrescue.com/category/cats-for-adoptions/
It can take time and a careful introduction for two cats to become tolerable of each other, or better yet, buddies! It's great to see these kinds of success stories! Chirrups and Chatter has always been a wonderful resource I enjoy sharing with clients so check out their page!
Great post! What rules do you have with your kids for being around animals?
Have a spare room and want to help save animals? Great! We have the cat for you! Tac is looking for a foster home (or adoptive home!) that can help her learn to use a litter box consistently, with support from Wild Ways Animal Training, of course! We will help set her up for success through on going check ins and guidance on training. If you are interested please contact Broken Promises Rescue for further information!
She’s a sweet, loving and typical kitten. She was with her siblings (Tic and Toe) who have been adopted. She would love a home with one of the other cats in care or another playful young kitten or cat. She was in our care since 1 week old ! So she has been handled a ton and loves to cuddle, chat and play. She is a very special kitty with lots to offer!
Looking to help out local cats? Meet Pepper! This sweet kitty is currently with Broken Promises Rescue looking for a home! Pepper is struggling with inappropriate elimination which we are currently addressing. If you are interested in adopting please contact Broken Promises Rescue! Wild Ways Animal Training will provide support through her adoption transition to ensure we set her up for success and make sure she uses her litter box!
Here are some fun facts about Pepper!
1. If you stop petting her, she will gently pat your hand to remind you that this is unacceptable.
2. She will not drink water from her own bowl because water bowls are for CHUMPS. She needs her own water mug.
3. She likes to make biscuits
4. She will steal pieces of rotisserie chicken behind your back.
5. Her coat is very plush. 12/10 recommended for snuggles.
6. If you want to have a nap on the couch she will be your snuggle buddy
I’ve been fascinated with this project for a while! It’s amazing what we can teach parrots and how we can improve their quality of life with new research like this!
Remember, we offer consults for parrots and other birds too!
Parrots preferred live Facebook Messenger exchanges to pre-recorded squawking.
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🦄Foster home needed. 🦄
Truman is a sensitive guy who really needs a calm and safe household.
⭐️Proper placement and his person's understanding of dog body language will be the key to his success.⭐️
Truman loves a simple walk, an adventure or relaxation time. He is housebroken, fun, hilarious, and is okay to be left loose when home alone. But he loves his crate too.
More about Truman can be found at www.rosierdays.com/adoptables
Truman will be supported by us and BCDog Listener Dog Training /
Collectively we can help Truman be the best dog that he can be!
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This sweet kitty came to the shelter from an indoor only hoarding house with close to a hundred other cats. We practiced desensitizing her to humans using positive reinforcement training until she was comfortable enough to accept touch. Once she tolerated touch she was able to see how enjoyable petting can be! In this video you can see her enjoying a few pets before she is adopted, as she had now graduated from our training program! Great work kitty! . . . #catrescue #cattraining #victoriabc #yyjcats #fearfree #forcefree #forcefreetraining #cattrainer #positivereinforcement #feralnomore #feralcatsneedlovetoo #feralcats
Marigold & Clover Part 2 - In this video you can see the progress Marigold in particular has made in her transformation from a semi feral dog to a social house guest! Using positive reinforcement we were able to teach the girls not just to tolerate touch but to enjoy it too! Marigold is still a bit hesitant but is on the right path in this video! . . . #sheltertraining #DogTraining #forcefreetraining #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #fearfreedogtraining #lowstresshandling #positivereinforcementtraining
Marigold & Clover Part 1 - in this video, lead trainer Blaze, teaches two young semi-feral dogs to tolerate and enjoy touch from humans. These sweet girls had minimal exposure to humans in their early life and found handling extremely stressful and frightening. Through positive reinforcement they were able to learn to enjoy being pet and went on to find a loving home together! Keep an eye out for part 2 to compare!! . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #DogTraining #sheltertraining #forcefreetraining #fearfreecertifiedprofessional
Meet Soldier! This sweet 16 year old stray required regular subcutaneous fluids while in care to maintain his hydration. Regular vet treatments can be frightening and uncomfortable often causing animal’s to lose their tolerance over time. We didn’t want that to happen with Soldier so we set him up for a more positive experience. We started by placing a warm towel on the counter in a familiar room. We allowed Soldier to explore the room before we started the procedure. Once Soldier was ready we gave him a big helping of his favourite wet food to keep him distracted from the needle poke. Once the needle was in, we used minimal restraint to keep Soldier in place without causing him discomfort. When it comes to restraint with cats, less is more! When we were all done Soldier received several tasty temptations as a reward! Soldier was incredibly cooperative while in care and was eventually adopted into a wonderful home! Does your cat struggle with vet treatments? They don’t have to! Connect with us for more help! #yyj #yyjcats #fearfree #forcefree #cattraining #cooperativecare
Meet Bayek! This shy kitty arrived in shelter terrified of his surroundings. He would hide all day and only come out at night to eat and use the litter box when no one was around. Bayek would do everything he could to avoid people but if he couldn’t get away he would become fractious and aggressive. We knew we needed to help Bayek overcome his fear of strangers if he was ever going to get adopted. We started by using a long tool to feed Bayek from a distance, he would be given a high value food (tuna!) while a human was present and that food would be taken away when the human left. Bayek learned to associate us with food but was still frightened of hands approaching him. We started feeding him off a spoon which allowed some distance while still being close to our hands. Over time we transitioned to hand feeding and phased the spoon out. From there we were able to introduce touch and start to show Bayek how fun humans can be! After several weeks of training Bayek found his forever home and bonded quickly with his guardians! We help cats both in and out of shelters. Need help with your frightened feline friend? We can help! . . . #CatTraining #cattrainingtips #catbehaviour #catwelfare #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcementtraining
Enrichment toys are great for all animals! They allow animals to practice natural problem solving behaviours like foraging and provide them with mental stimulation! It’s like a sodoku puzzle for your pet!
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