Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior (-) Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Active FiltersBehavior Group 9 Clear All 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. Food Guarding in Shelter Dogs An ASPCA study provides a compelling argument against euthanizing dogs who display food guarding. 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. SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments. 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. 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. Do Underweight Dogs Resource Guard More? Discover the research results from an ASPCA study on food aggression in dogs who have experienced food scarcity. 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. 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. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next ›