ASPCA SAFER

The ASPCA SAFER™ (Safety Assessment For Evaluating Rehoming) Assessment tool has helped animal-welfare professionals identify potential aggression in dogs--ultimately resulting in more adoptions through appropriate placement. Learn how to become SAFER certified and watch it in action here & here.

Read our FAQs for fast facts, and find out about upcoming trainings here.

“Breed bans don’t work.”
Dr. Emily Weiss, Ph.D., C.A.A.B, on why the SAFER assessment is a better tool to use to protect the public from potentially aggressive dogs

SAFER FAQs
Is SAFER intended for use only with bully breeds? How do we get the rawhide away from a dog who won’t let go? Your questions are answered here.

Watch the Video: SAFER Food Assessment
A dog's food aggression is assessed to determine whether he tolerates someone touching his food. This guy passes with flying colors!

How-To Guide and DVD
Get detailed instructions on how to conduct and score the SAFER assessment, plus info on how to support the dogs in your care with identified behavior issues.