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Managing and Training Leash-Reactive Dogs

Help your dog adopters and foster caregivers manage and train leash-reactive dogs by downloading and sharing this PDF.

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.

SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools

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

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding.

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

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.

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.

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.

Tips for Socializing a Puppy

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