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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.

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress.

SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools

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

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.

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.

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!

Fear Free Resources for Animal Shelters

Learn about Fear Free programs and how they can benefit your shelter, rescue or veterinary practice.

Tips for Socializing a Puppy

Follow these two creative tips for socializing puppies during periods of social distancing.

Upcycle Enrichment Ideas Using Donated Items

Learn easy (and free) ways to build enrichment for shelter animals to reduce stress, provide mental stimulation, and improve behavior.

Resources to Assist With Intake

These educational learning tools will provide visual reminders, practical tips, and printable checklists to develop critical standards and confidence.

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