Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior (-) Behavior Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters 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. 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 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. Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity. 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.