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
PET WELLNESS: PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE FOR PETS
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING… A NEW PET!
FUN WITH FELINES: HAVING FUN ONE “CLICK” AT A TIME!
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.
Seminar 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.
- Warning signals in everyday life.
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.
FUN WITH FELINES: HAVING FUN ONE “CLICK” AT A TIME!
Are you looking to peacefully coexist with the lion in your living room? Join RVT Jamie Wolfe Phillips from the Ottawa Veterinary Behaviour Services, as she explores the newest trend in feline enrichment and behaviour management – clicker training! During this seminar, attendees will learn all about clicker training and how to get started with a cat at home. Clicker training concepts and methods will focus on problem prevention and feline enrichment.
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.
Seminar topics include:
- The wildcat within
- Creating a healthy lifestyle
- Familiarizing cats to their carrier
- The importance of scratching posts
- Litter box tips & tricks
- Playtime tendencies
- How to feed your 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.
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.
Seminar topics include:
- Normal changes that occur during aging
- Nutritional considerations for the senior cat
- Water and hydration requirements
- Environmental modifications
- Common diseases
- 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. Learn tips on how to set your pet up for success, including what to do before your baby comes home, how to gradually change routine, safety planning and much more!
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 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. Actual OHS case studies will be used to show progressions from concerning dog behaviour through to trusted pet.
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 leash? This webinar is for you! It will provide both new and experienced dog owners with all of the basic information needed to assist with navigating life with a reactive dog. Learn about what reactivity it is, what it looks like, what walking tools you can use, training tips and much more!
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.
PET WELLNESS: PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE FOR PETS
This seminar provides practical information about preventative healthcare for pets and is designed for both new and experienced pet-owners alike. Participants can expect to gain valuable knowledge on a variety of topics, including dental care, grooming, nail-trimming, vaccines, sterilization, microchipping, poisonous and toxic foods, parasites, as well as signs and symptoms of disease or illness.
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING… A NEW PET!
Are you thinking of bringing a new pet into your home? Attend this specialty seminar presented by OHS humane educators to learn everything you need to know about becoming a pet owner. This seminar will provide practical information for anyone looking to bring a cat, dog or small animal into their home. Seminar topics will include, planning for a pet, personality matching, where to get a pet, pet-proofing a home, budgeting, getting the right supplies, preventative healthcare and socialization.
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.