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SAFER® & Other Behavioral Assessment Tools

Learn more about popular, tested and evolving programs used by agencies in performing canine behavior assessments.

Behavior Modification

You've assessed the dog and have identified some behavior issues. Where do you go from here?

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Flyer Details Financial Benefits of Adopting a Shelter Dog

Customize this flyer so potential adopters can see at a glance the financial benefits of adopting from your organization.

Identifying and Managing Food Guarding

Learn how to identify food guarding behavior using the SAFER aggression assessment and hear what shelters are currently doing with food guarding dogs.

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Feline-ality Training Manual

The illustrated 68-page manual provides detailed information to help implement Meet Your Match™ Feline-ality™ in your shelter.

Animal Behavior

From working with fearful dogs to reading cat body language, this section contains resources to help you communicate with and better care for animals.

Getting Shelter Animals Ready for Foster Care

Learn about preventive treatments, as well as medical / behavioral assessment screening before and after foster care placement.

Debunking Internet Myths & Rumors About Pet Toxins

Be sure you know answers about these common tox myths for the next time a client says “But I read it online!”

FAQ: Must We Always Vaccinate on Intake?

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain the importance of vaccinating on intake and using the right vaccines.