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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.

SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools

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

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.

10 Tips to Make the Most of Real-Life Rooms

After a remodel of its real-life room, the ASPCA shares 10 tips for décor and design.

Six Ideas for Feline Enrichment

Check out these seven easy and inexpensive ideas to help you make feline enrichment a part of your everyday routine.

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

How-to Guide, Tips and Videos for Leash Handling

Learn essential leash skills to care for shelter dogs through best practices taught at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center’s Canine Classroom.

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.

7 Tips on Canine Body Language

These seven tips for reading canine body language are perfect for sharing with staff and volunteers.

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