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Frustrated Foster Families? Provide Animal Behavior Help to Caregivers During COVID-19

Join animal behaviorist, Pamela Reid, and feline behavior specialist, Marny Nofi as they answer your questions about supporting foster families

Assessing Canine Behavior in the Shelter: Input from Multiple Sources

Recent research supports the view that gathering information from a variety of sources results in a more accurate picture of the individual dog.

Using Model Dogs to Assess Aggression in Fight-Bred Dogs

Review research by the ASPCA on using a life-sized, plush model dog to screen for dog-directed aggression in canines used in illegal dogfighting.

Train Your Staff on Holistic Animal Care with the Integrated Care Academy

The Integrated Care Academy is an innovative e-learning program that delivers comprehensive training to ease onboarding and improve animal care.

Speaking Dog! Canine Communication #1 of 3

Learn how to assess canine behavior based on body language, and clarify labels used to describe dogs.

Speaking Dog! Canine Communication #3 of 3

You'll learn how to change your own body language and behavior during dog handling to reduce dogs stress and increase your safety.

Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs

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

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.

Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program

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

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.

Join The Rescue Effect