Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior (-) Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Spay/Neuter Patient Care Shelter Medicine Intake & Preventive Care Active FiltersBehavior Group 9 Clear All 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. 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. 7 Tips on Canine Body Language These seven tips for reading canine body language are perfect for sharing with staff and volunteers. 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. SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments. Feline Spectrum Assessment Feline Spectrum Assessment (FSA) is a standardized and simple four-step process for assessing incoming cats that grew out of the ASPCA’s “Is This Cat Feral?” research. 7 Ways to Reduce Stress When Handling Dogs and Cats Register to receive 7 mini-lessons on hands-off techniques for moving animals in shelter and clinic settings. Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding. Tips for Socializing a Puppy Follow these two creative tips for socializing puppies during periods of social distancing. Preventing & Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs Share these resources with dog adopters and foster families to help them recognize and treat the signs and symptoms of separation anxiety. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Next page next ›