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 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. 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. Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding. 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. 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. Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity. 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 Page 2 Current page 3