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Humane, ethical, force-free companion animal behaviour, training, and welfare social enterprise.

WFA has been training in China, Thailand and Canada for over 10 years in positive reinforcement force free training, and techniques and for animal welfare. WFA specializes in rescue companion animals and ethical, humane methods to reduce their fear, anxiety, and stress. We so by teaching the pet guardian, trainer, animal professionals, shelters and veterinarians. WFA b

elieves that working in partnerships can create a large, long-term and positive impact for animal welfare.

29/11/2025

Tuesday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , in the last year, 840 million women were subjected to violence from an intimate partner. Violence against women is a global human crisis with increasing rates.

But, why is a companion animal behaviourist posting about this? Because animal professionals, whether a veterinary professional or a behaviourist are the professionals who see the animals and their potential home life. The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Housing stated that women whose abusers severely abuse their pets experience higher levels of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse directed towards them.

That’s why we have free resources for animal professionals and survivors with animals on our website! Check it out here https://www.welfare4animals.org/free-resources-and-products

Also, if you’re a shelter, organization or a charity that helps people and pets fleeing violence in Canada, DM us to be added to our Directory!

27/11/2025

What is this Animal Smile Africa dog telling you? Meet Charlo! 🐕

When Nelson brought his dog Charlo to Animal Smile Africa’s outreach veterinary program, Charlo's behaviours showed that he was very scared. Thankfully, Nelson identified that Charlo was scared- and showing great love for his dog- took the time to play with Charlo and calm him so that he could receive the life-saving vaccines.

The Animal Smile Africa team provided Charlo with:
💉a rabies vaccine,
🪱 and a deworming application.

Charlo’s body language tells us that he is very uncomfortable and fearful with the situation. The whites of his eyes are showing, all his facial muscles are tense, ears pinned back, head carriage lowered (to make himself look smaller), back hunched, legs braced, and tail tucked closely to his body.

By understanding dog behaviour, Animal Smile Africa's team can work with dog owners like Nelson to create trust in the community and calm the dogs that they treat.

Learn more about Animal Smile Africa’s life-saving work here https://www.animalsmileafrica.org/

25/11/2025

Do you work at a shelter that takes in and helps people and pets fleeing from gender/based violence? 🐈🐕

Join our Canada-wide directory for FREE!

What are we looking for with our directory?

❤️The name of your nonprofit/shelter(s),
📍Your location (City, Province),
📧 Your email or website,
❌ Any restrictions on pets,
🏡 And where the pets are housed!

If you want to be on our list, contact us by DM or in the comments below!

23/11/2025

Although over 60% of Canadian households have a pet, finding pet-friendly housing is often a struggle.

Tenants often encounter landlords who don’t accept pets, using a “no pets clause”, or only accepting pets under certain conditions. Such as rules on the size, breed, and number of animals allowed.

What to do when you have to choose between your beloved animal family member and a place to live?

According to the BC SPCA, the lack of pet-friendly housing is one of the top reasons that animals are being surrendered to shelters in BC and across Canada. Every day, the housing crisis is forcing people to make the heartbreaking decision to have a home or to keep their pet.

If you’re a renter in Canada, check out our FREE Resource- “Dog-Friendly Rental Tips” https://www.welfare4animals.org/free-resources-and-products. Another way that we’re helping is by creating a Directory for gender-based survivors with pets- DM us to get your organization added!

17/11/2025

Do you agree with this???

According to a Journal of Consumer Research survey conducted in June, 2024, 81% of millennials admitted that they love their pet more than certain family members.

And with the holidays coming up- hanging out with your pet might be less stressful than attending family dinners.

16/11/2025

that one of the signs of stress in cats is lip licking??? 👅

When cats lick their lips when they’re not hungry or grooming, it is a sign of stress. It is a displacement behaviour - where your cat is attempting to calm themselves down. Like how we fidget by tapping our feet or scratching at our hands or arms when we are stressed, nervous, or uncomfortable.

If you see your cat licking their lips 👄- PAUSE- and look around you to see what could be causing them stress and manage the situation BEFORE their stress level elevates and leads to your cat hissing, scratching, or running away in fear.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to cover the different signs of stress in cats and what they mean! Follow along to learn about all things cats. 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

13/11/2025

What is this Animal Smile Africa dog telling you? Meet Kido! 🐕

When Safari brought his dog Kido to Animal Smile Africa’s outreach veterinary program, poor Kido was incredibly dehydrated, weak, and had a fever. After being examined, she was diagnosed with the deadly parvovirus. Thankfully, Animal Smile Africa’s team were able to provide Kido with the gentle and consistent care to help Kido completely recover from parvovirus. In the future, she will be vaccinated against parvovirus and rabies.

Kido’s body language tells us that she is in pain. Her facial muscles are tense, eyes are squinted, ears are pulled back, back is hunched, legs are stiff, and a general sense of discomfort. Thankfully, Animal Smile Africa’s hard work helped her recover and continue to live a happy life with Safari.

Learn more about Animal Smile Africa’s life-saving work at the link 🔗 here https://www.animalsmileafrica.org

10/11/2025

It is devastating to have a pet pass away. But just because they’re gone, doesn’t mean that they’re forgotten.

Every memory of your pet is like a tail wag or a meow of love that walks together with you today.

06/11/2025

It’s Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the dedicated animal and veterinary professionals who work tirelessly to care for rescued animals. You make a difference to animals, people, and your community.

Do you want to support your local animal shelter? Here’s 8 ways how! 🐕🐈‍⬛

01/11/2025

As you prepare for trick or treaters, to go trick or treating, or for a ghoulish Halloween event with your family or friends - here’s HOW and WHY it is important to keep your dogs and cats safe and away from the festivities! 🎃

Wishing you and your animals a happy and safe Halloween!👻🐕🐈‍⬛

Today’s day 4 out of our posts about dogs, cats and scary frights.

30/10/2025

Do you have a scaredy cat? A fearful feline?? 🙀

If yes, then Halloween will be a night of terrors for them!

🚪The continual knocking on the door or ringing doorbells of trick or treating kids,
👻 Scary new people made even more frightful with weirdly shaped costumes,
🏡 The approach of new people in your cat’s safe space- your home,
🧟‍♂️The new scary and scarier people approaching and touching your cat,
🎇And the sounds of unknown people yelling, screaming, putting off fireworks, loud creepy music, and other ghoulish sounds.

Follow the tips in our post to prepare and keep your fearful cat safe during Halloween. 🎃

Today’s day 3 of our posts about cats, dogs, and some scary frights. 👻

29/10/2025

You might see Halloween as full of magical and haunted fun 👻. But how does your dog SEE Halloween?🐕

On your dog’s walk you might easily walk past pieces of or whole skeletons, house-sized Stay Puft Marshmallow Men, creeping zombies, and floating witches and ghosts.

But, for fearful and stressed dogs, these creatures of the night that suddenly appeared on your doorstep and lawn, might cause them immense fear and distress- making walks fearful NOT fun.

Help your dog create positive associations with the Halloween decorations around your community by rewarding them with a treat or praise when you walk past the decorations. If your dog is visibly fearful or distressed by the decoration, simply cross the street to increase distance and help your dog feel safe.

You can also DM us for a 1-1 tailored consult or a training course if your dog is immensely fearful or distressed on their walks.

Today’s day 4/5 of our Halloween series! 5 days and 5 posts about dogs, cats, and some scary frights.

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