ASPCA SAFER®

ASPCA SAFER® (Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming) program is an aggression assessment designed to assess the probability of future aggression in dogs age six months and older. SAFER uses researched items that elicit responses that are predictive of future behavior. SAFER is intended to be one tool used to help identify the risk of future aggression and the individual behavioral support needed before adoption for each dog in a shelter.

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SAFER Canine Assessment Webinar Series
This free, four-part webinar series will benefit any individual or animal welfare organization seeking to learn more about the SAFER canine assessment program. 

Canine Communications Webinar Series
Attend any of our free webinars to build your skills in interacting with dogs. There are no prerequisites to register.

Behavior Mod: The next level
You're familiar with b-mod, of course; now see it in action when you watch these videos of dogs with aggression issues.

Assessment: Dog-to-Dog Behavior
Learn to identify aggression among canine companions – and how to address the behaviors.