Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Shelter Medicine ASV Guidelines Population Management Specific Medical Conditions Infectious Disease Outbreak Management Isolation vs. Quarantine Facility Use & Design (-) Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Active FiltersEnrichment & Behavior Group 9 Clear All Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress. 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 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. How to Build a Dog Enrichment Pen How to build a racetrack enrichment pen on the cheap for dogs in your care Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding. 5 Essential Behavioral Welfare Areas for Shelter Animals in Quarantine or Isolation Shelters must ensure behavior welfare for animals in isolation or quarantine housing when managing disease in the shelter Integrated Care in Animal Shelters: What It Is and Easy Ways to Implement Learn how to align medical, operations and behavior to deliver high-quality care. Building a Sensory Garden for Shelter Dogs: Enhancing Well-Being Through Stimulating Spaces Learn how to create enrichment for shelter animals within a limited footprint and budget – especially helpful during the challenges of winter weather. 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.
