Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior (-) Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Programs & Operations Fundraising Managing People Resources Active FiltersBehavior Group 9 Clear All 10 Tips to Make the Most of Real-Life Rooms After a remodel of its real-life room, the ASPCA shares 10 tips for décor and design. 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. They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter. Using Technology to Facilitate Behavior Treatments Learn how to use technology to provide behavior and enrichment during a crisis, including remote treat dispensers, cameras, social media and video conferencing. SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments. Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding. Read And Relax: Animal Enrichment Program At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, volunteers read to dogs to provide enrichment and reduce stress. 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. 7 Tips on Canine Body Language These seven tips for reading canine body language are perfect for sharing with staff and volunteers.