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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.

05/10/2025

Do you consider your dog or your cat as a family member? At least 71% of Canadians do!

Today, on we are reminded of the animals our worlds revolve around- our dogs, cats, and other animal family members. We share nearly every day with our animals, celebrating every joy, finding glimmers in the mundane tasks with their help, and being comforted by them on our hard days.

Each and every day is better with the sound of their paws walking on the floor and their meows and barks in our lives.

02/10/2025

In November 2016, in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Welfare For Animals was a proud co-organizer of “Reasons for Hope: A Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots Anniversary Event,” alongside Chengdu Roots and Shoots, our friends at Balboa International Academy, and colleagues.

It was unforgettable, seeing the joy on Dr. Jane’s face seeing the kids from Balboa International Academy perform a wild animal dance. Then, the awe and enthrallment of the next generation sitting in their animal onesies listening to Dr. Jane Goodall’s chimpanzee calls and stories about studying chimpanzees in Gombe, just as so many of us felt when we first read her books or saw her talk.

Now, 9 years later, her Roots & Shoots Chapters are making a difference all around the world.

Dr. Jane Goodall, you gave so many of us reasons for hope. You will be sorely missed.

24/09/2025

Golden trees, crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and colder days - autumn is here! 🍂🍁

But while you’re enjoying the beauty of the season, also be aware of the potential risks for your pets.🐈‍⬛🐕

Along with the 6 autumn hazards listed above, there’s also the following 👇

🍄 Mushrooms sprouting
🪨 Rock salt on the roads
🐁 Mouse or rat poison/bait
🍫 Halloween candy or chocolate
🚙 Antifreeze on the roads
🌽 Corn cobs in the garbage or tossed away
📚School supplies like glue, pens, markers left around

You want your dog to explore autumn smells on walks and for your cat to get cozy on their spots. This is the time to practice your recall cues, leave its, and to be proactive with management around your home.

Be autumn aware with these tips or DM us for a 1-1 virtual or YYC in-person consult.

18/09/2025

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

Recently, Animal Smile Africa met Pawa and his owner, Chale, during a youth outreach program. This program helps support youth who love their dogs but who often don't have the means to provide for their dogs' needs. They provided Chale and Pawa with food and invited them to come back so that they could provide Pawa with a more thorough check-up and vaccinations.

Pawa's body language tells us that he is relaxed, even in this odd position! He can likely smell the bag of food in Chale's hands and that is where his head is focused! His legs seem relaxed, even though they appear stiff in the position. His mouth may be closed, but that could be because he is smelling the food. Pawa's eyes and eye muscles are soft, and his ears are flopped forward in a neutral position.

Learn more about their life-saving work here https://www.animalsmileafrica.org.

17/09/2025

Is getting your cat in the cat carrier a wrestling match? Does your cat hide underneath your bed or the couch and refuse to move as soon as you bring out the cat carrier?

It doesn’t have to be that way!

One simple solution is to keep your cat carrier out in a well-trafficked room so it has all the smells of your home and your cat can investigate the carrier and even rest in it when they want to.

Follow along for more and tips for vet visits- and a resource!

15/09/2025

Our cats and dogs fill our days with glimmers. The little purrs, nudges of their nose against our hand, and leaning or curling against us for pets.

Glimmers are not only tiny moments of joy, they provide you with the feeling that the world is OK, even if it is for a fleeting moment.

Here’s hoping that your day has some glimmers ✨in it.

14/09/2025

If your dog is reactive or dog-dog selective, it’s ok for them to not have many or any doggy friends. They’ll find friends and family with the humans who love them and perhaps like Boon the dog here - a friendly neighbourhood magpie. 🐕🐦‍⬛❤️

01/09/2025

Does your dog excel at cues like SIT but becomes a mess and forgets all their learning when seeing other dogs?

That’s the difference between cues for life skills and behaviour modification. Cues are hand or verbal signals that prompts a dog to perform an action. Like SIT.

While behaviour modification works to address the underlying emotional states that drive your dog’s behaviours and create new, positive associations with the triggers. ➡️ Like your dog barking and lunging at other dogs to learning how to be calm when seeing other dogs.

If your dog can regularly perform a cue but struggles when seeing other dogs or when the doorbell is rung or when they see cats- they’re not being spiteful, they’re struggling.

Just like how you’d struggle if you saw something or someone that scared you- like a big bug crawling about in your home!

Contact us for behaviour modification help virtually or in-person.

28/08/2025

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

A young boy, Ndewa, happily brought his dog friend, Rock, to an Animal Smile Africa outreach program to get his rabies vaccine. Why? Because if Rock is not vaccinated and is bitten by another unvaccinated dog, the veterinary hospital bill may be too high for Ndewa’s family to manage. Also, in Tanzania, dogs need to be vaccinated and receive rabies vaccination cards from specific veterinary institutes or clinics, like Animal Smile Africa, to be officially recognized as being rabies-free.

We’re exactly 1 month away from , where we raise awareness about the collective and individual steps, such as from Animal Smile Africa and Ndewa, to eradicate rabies. Now, Ndewa and Rock can safely walk together- until next year!

Global Alliance for Rabies Control

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

27/08/2025

Today was a wagging fairy-tail, where we could all feel the magic with pets, then see the dog fur flying in the air. 🐕

Congrats to Taylor and Travis! ❣️

23/08/2025

Do you have a pet and rent in Canada? 🇨🇦
Our newly launched resource, “Dog-Friendly Renting Tips” is an essential document for renters with dogs.

In this resource, you’ll find tips on dog care, dog behaviour, policies, enrichment, training, and more. Finding pet-inclusive housing isn’t easy, so keeping your dog enriched, healthy, and creating safe interactions is key to staying in your leased home.

Copy the link and share it with other renters with dogs, housing providers such as strata councils, or organizations in your area.

You can view this and other resources at the link here https://www.welfare4animals.org/free-resources-and-products.

Written with support from Meghann Cant

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