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6 Tips for Winning Over Shy Dogs

Helping those canine wallflowers bloom requires patience and skill. Here are 6 tips to make it easier.

Scent Games for Canine Enrichment

Keeping dogs enriched while they are in your care is crucial to their well-being. Try out our DIY scent game made with free and inexpensive materials.

How to Use Food to Socialize Kittens

Food is the most important tool used in the socialization process. Here is a step-by-step guide to petting and playing with kitty as he eats.

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.

Simple Behavior And Handling Tips for Shy or Fearful Dogs

Download this brochure for tips on working with and handling shy and fearful dogs in and out of the shelter

5 Free (Or Darn Close) Feline Enrichment Ideas

Here are some ideas for enrichment on the cheap.

Life Hacks for Animal Shelters

These shelter hacks will give you lots of ideas for enrichment, cat and dog care, staff management and more, all for cheap or free!

They Did It: Doggy Day Out

Read about one agency's Doggy Day Out program that lets volunteers take dogs on trips of their choosing like hikes, beach trips, dinners and even sleepovers.

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

SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools

Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments.

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