Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior (-) Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Foster Care Keeping Pets in Homes Spay/Neuter Active FiltersBehavior Group 9 Clear All Behavior Tips for Intact Female Dogs Give foster caregivers and adopters four tips for living with an intact female dog in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available. 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. 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. 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. 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. Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity. 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. Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3