Construct Ontario SPCA chó Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Center Currently underway, opening is scheduled for late 2022. We spoke with Megan Holmes, Ontario SPCA Animal Behavior Coordinator and Humane Society, who answered five questions daily. The first we received about this new center.
Q: What type of rehabilitation will take place at the Ontario SPCA Dog Rehabilitation Center?
A: Imagine a place where dogs who have experienced mental and emotional challenges can go to behavioral support and rehabilitation. That site will be the Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Center, and it will be purpose-built with the special needs of challenged dogs in mind.
The rehabilitation center will be staffed by professionals trained in canine behavior who will put evidence-based canine behavioral research into practice to transform the lives of dogs in need. extra help. The hub will house a number of unique features, includingtherapy for physical rehabilitation and exercise, and a family living room to help the dog learn to live in a home environment. For some dogs, this may be their first chance to experience the comforts of a home, which will help them get ready for adoption.
Q: What are some common problems that the Provincial Canine Rehabilitation Center can help dogs overcome?
A: Common behavioral problems that require more intensive work in recovery include fear-based problems, such as fear of strangers or new environments, separation anxiety, and sensitivity when touched. Dogs can also experience responsiveness challenges, which can include dogs that react when on a leash, or dogs that guard toys or food.
Q: How do I select dogs to attend the Ontario SPCA Canine Rehabilitation Center?
A: Candidates for the Ontario SPCA Canine Rehabilitation Center will be determined on a case-by-case basis to ensure we have the capacity and resources to meet that dog’s unique needs. .
Q: Are there similar rehabilitation centers elsewhere?
A: The Dog Rehabilitation Center will be one of the first of its kind in Canada, and one of only a few in North America. One of the most famous dog rehabilitation centers is
ASPCA® Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in North Carolina.
The Provincial Canine Rehabilitation Center is a unique partnership between the Ontario SPCA and the Humane Society and Peterborough Humane Society. It will fill an important and significant gap in current services by addressing the individual needs of the most difficult dogs to keep. This unique partnership will bring three facilities under one roof for a one-of-a-kind complex in Ontario. The Peterborough Animal Care Center will span 24,000 square feet and will house the Peterborough Humane Society Adoption & Education Center and the Area Spay and Neuter Clinic, as well as the Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Center Ontario SPCA.
Q: As someone who has dedicated himself to the cause of animal behavior, what are you most excited about when the Provincial Canine Rehabilitation Center opens?
A: The Ontario SPCA Canine Rehabilitation Center is an exciting step forward in animal health! It will allow us to focus more on the specific needs of animals with behavioral concerns.
The facility will be designed with unique needs in mind to help dogs need more support than a typical animal center can provide. Many of these dogs survive in animal centers, more and more becoming more and more annoying. Without the time, dedicated resources, or specialized staff required to rehabilitate one-on-one behavior, it will be difficult for dogs going through challenging times to find their permanent home.
I can’t wait to see this center come together and the work it will do for animals across Ontario!
Together, we can turn the tide for challenging dogs and help them get the fresh start they want. To make a donation to help bring the Ontario SPCA Rehabilitation Center to the finish line, visit ontariospca.ca/dogrehab
