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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.

Behavior Tips for Intact Female Dogs

Give foster caregivers and adopters four tips for living with an intact female dog in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available.

Three Tips for Reducing Barking in the Shelter

Yes, it’s possible to reduce barking in your shelter! Try these three tips for some peace and quiet—and peace of mind.

Behavior Tips for Intact Female Cats

Give foster caregivers and adopters four tips for living with an intact female cat in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available.

Behavior Tips for Intact Male Cats

Give foster caregivers and adopters four tips for living with an intact male cat in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available.

Behavior Tips for Intact Male Dogs

Give foster caregivers and adopters six tips for living with an intact male dog in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available.

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.

They Did It: Creating More Vertical Space for Cats

To provide more enrichment for the cats in their care, this California shelter installed a new climbing wall.

Hiding Places Mean Happier Cats

Down time is crucial for good feline mental and physical health, and we've got some ideas on how to give it to 'em.

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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