Helping Pet Owners Handle Post-Pandemic Anxiety — Ottawa Humane Society
Jan. 29, 2024 — The Ottawa Humane Society is launching a special webinar series, Anxiety and Pets: The Essentials, to help pet owners better understand what makes pets anxious and stressed.
The pandemic limited opportunities for families to train and socialize their pets — this webinars series will help pet owners bridge the gap.
“Sometimes families surrender their pets to the OHS when they aren’t able to manage a challenging behaviour,” said Melissa Lefebvre, OHS senior manager: outreach & community services. “Our new webinar series will give families the tools they need to best care for their pet and will ultimately help more families avoid the heartbreaking decision of surrendering their pet.”
The OHS is partnering with renowned experts in veterinary care and animal behaviour. Dr. Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB; Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD; and Chantal Mills, CSAT will present on how families can better understand their pet’s anxiety.
From better understanding stress and anxiety in pet body language, exploring what makes a pet anxious and supporting dogs who experience separation anxiety, the webinars are packed with essential information for pet owners.
Webinars cost $35 each or $90 for all three. Registrants can save an extra 15% by registering before Feb. 16.
Registration for the webinars and more information is available on the OHS’s website.
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