Webinars
OHS Webinars
OHS webinars are designed for current pet owners and soon-to-be pet owners alike! Click on any of the webinars below to learn more about the topics discussed.
Webinars are hosted virtually via Zoom, so be sure to register in advance. Each webinar will feature a presentation, followed by a brief Q & A period with our featured presenter. Register today to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the educational fun!
DON’T BLAME THE DOG
DOGS THAT GROWL, SNAP AND BITE: RESOURCE GUARDERS
DON’T BLAME THE CAT
GETTING SAVVY ABOUT SENIOR CATS
THE GROWING FAMILY: WELCOMING YOUR NEW BABY INTO A HOME WITH PETS
REACTIVE ROVER
For more information about OHS webinars, email education@ottawahumane.ca or call (613) 725-3166, ext. 204.
Note: Refunds for webinars are not available.
DON'T BLAME THE DOG
Understanding your dogs’ instinctual behaviours
Have you ever come home and found that your dog has ripped open the trash bag? Dug holes in your freshly planted garden? Growled when you tried to clip their nails? Are you getting frustrated by these behaviours? This webinar will help you understand why your dog is doing these things, consider why we should respond with empathy, and provide you with some tips and tricks to manage these behaviours and help you learn the role of behaviour management over behaviour modification.
Webinar topics include:
- Responding to your dog’s behaviour with empathy.
- Dispelling common behaviour myths.
- Understanding evolutionary needs and reasons for their behaviours.
- Common breed-specific traits.
- How to recognize warning signals your dog is giving you.
- Tips & tricks on managing behaviour.
Upcoming Webinar:
- Wednesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. (virtual over Zoom), presented by OHS Canine Interventionist, Lauren
Or receive 25% off when you register for the Don’t Blame the Dog, Reactive Rover and The Growing Family webinars!
To be placed on an interest list for future webinars, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 pm) and select “Book Now”. You will remain on the mailing list until Dec. 31, 2025, or until you cancel. Registration to the Interest List is free of charge.
Don't Blame the Cat
How to behave so your cat will too
Has Fluffy scratched up your favourite piece of furniture again? Is your cat choosing the floor over the litter box? Wondering what that constant meowing really means? Attend a seminar presented by feline veterinarian Dr. Glenys Hughes to learn more about what your feline friend is really up to.
Webinar topics include:
- Why cats do what they do.
- How to create a healthy and enriching life for your cat.
- Tackling vet visits using fear-free methods.
- Ways to manage and deal with scratching/destructive behaviour.
- Tips & tricks for litter box training.
- How cats play and teaching them proper play.
To be placed on an interest list for future webinars, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 pm) and select “Book Now”. You will remain on the mailing list until Dec. 31, 2025, or until you cancel. Registration to the Interest List is free of charge.
GETTING SAVVY ABOUT SENIOR CATS
Join us for another insightful seminar presented by feline veterinarian Dr. Glenys Hughes as she speaks on how to prepare for your cat as she enters into maturity. This seminar is designed to help you prepare and meet the needs of your senior cat while she enters her golden years.
Webinar topics include:
- Normal changes that occur during aging.
- Nutritional and hydration considerations for the senior cat.
- Environmental modifications to improve your senior cat’s life.
- Common diseases and ways to improve your senior cat’s well-being.
- The benefit of owning/adopting a senior cat.
To be placed on an interest list for future webinars, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 pm) and select “Book Now”. You will remain on the mailing list until Dec. 31, 2025, or until you cancel. Registration to the Interest List is free of charge.
The Growing Family: Welcoming your New Baby into a Home with Pets
Are you a current pet owner welcoming a new baby to your family? Congratulations! Your lifestyle is about to change and so is your pet’s. The addition of a new family member can be difficult for your pet, so we’re here to help. This one-hour webinar is full of important information to help you and your family get off on the right foot — or paw — to prepare for life with a new baby.
Webinar topics include:
1. Changing routines and setting up for success.
2. Cat & dog body language.
3. Introducing your baby to your pets.
4. Shared diseases and ways to prevent transmission.
5. Knowing when it is time to seek professional help.
Upcoming Webinar:
- Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. (virtual over Zoom), presented by OHS Outreach Coordinator Kristen Brooker.
Or receive 25% off when you register for the Don’t Blame the Dog, Reactive Rover and The Growing Family webinars!
To be placed on an interest list for future webinars, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 pm) and select “Book Now”. You will remain on the mailing list until Dec. 31, 2025, or until you cancel. Registration to the Interest List is free of charge.
Dogs that Growl, Snap and Bite: Resource Guarders
Does your dog growl when you try to take away a stolen object? Or react when you try to take away his food? Attend this specialty seminar, presented by certified dog trainer Robyn Rittmaster, to learn more about why dogs guard their stuff, how to stay safe, how to prevent it and when to seek professional help.
Webinar topics include:
- What is resource guarding?
- Learning dog body language
- How to keep yourself safe
- Preventing the behaviour
- How to respond in an emergency
- When to seek professional help
- Examining OHS case studies
This event is approved for 1.5 continuing education credits from the CCPDT.
To be placed on an interest list for future webinars, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 pm) and select “Book Now”. You will remain on the mailing list until Dec. 31, 2025, or until you cancel. Registration to the Interest List is free of charge.
Reactive Rover
Do you have a dog that gets worked up at the sight of new dogs, people, or objects? Do they bark, lunge, and pull on the leash? This webinar is for you! It will provide both new and experienced dog owners with all the basic information needed to assist with navigating life with a reactive dog.
Webinar topics include:
- Describing reactivity in dogs.
- Types of walking gear and training aids.
- The importance of enrichment.
- Tips for walking your reactive dog.
- Changing your dog’s behaviour.
- Common training challenges.
- When to seek professional help.
Upcoming Webinar:
- Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. (virtual over Zoom), presented by OHS Canine Interventionist, Lauren.
Or receive 25% off when you register for the Don’t Blame the Dog, Reactive Rover and The Growing Family webinars!
To be placed on an interest list for future webinars, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 pm) and select “Book Now”. You will remain on the mailing list until Dec. 31, 2025, or until you cancel. Registration to the Interest List is free of charge.