Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior (-) Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Active FiltersBehavior Group 9 Clear All Tips for Socializing a Puppy Follow these two creative tips for socializing puppies during periods of social distancing. Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding. Three Tips for Reducing Barking in the Shelter Yes, it’s possible to reduce barking in your shelter! Try these three tips for some peace and quiet—and peace of mind. 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. 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. They Did It: Reinvented How They Talk About Behavior in Shelter Animals Two experts provide examples and tools for messaging behavior in shelter animals that can be easily implemented into daily operations.