Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Spay/Neuter Clinic Flow Equine Welfare Shelter Medicine Intake & Preventive Care (-) Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Active FiltersEnrichment & Behavior Group 9 Clear All Online Learning Courses from the ASPCA Learning Lab Shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from these short online courses designed to enrich the lives of shelter dogs and encourage good behavior. ASPCA-AAWA Research Forum Online Courses Research Forum is a signature virtual event that brings animal welfare professionals and researchers into a unique space to discuss cutting-edge research that can change animals’ lives. Feline Spectrum Assessment Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) is a standardized and simple four-step process for assessing incoming cats that grew out of the ASPCA’s “Is This Cat Feral?” research. Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity. Behavioral Rehabilitation of Extremely Fearful Dogs Review research by the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center on the effectiveness of a behavior modification protocol that could reduce euthanasia in moderately to extremely fearful dogs, especially those from cruel and neglectful backgrounds How Shelter Pets Benefit from “Real-Life” Rooms Three animal welfare organizations with real-life rooms--where adoptable pets can relax and decompress--share the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for such spaces. Animal Behavior Research These studies will help you manage common dog and cat behavioral concerns. Use the research takeaways to improve animal welfare in your community. Animal Behavior Pathway Resources If you have questions or comments about these behavior pathway resources and tools, please email shelterbehavior@aspca.org. We also hope you will let us know how these behavior pathway resources are used in your organization! Train Your Staff on Holistic Animal Care with the Integrated Care Academy The Integrated Care Academy is an innovative e-learning program that delivers comprehensive training to ease onboarding and improve animal care. How to Make a Simple, Scented Dog Enrichment Toy Smelly cardboard tubes make for excellent enrichment. Follow these simple steps to put these toys together for the canines in your care. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page next ›