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ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

The ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center works with undersocialized and fearful dogs. The Learning Lab offers live and online behavior training.

The ASPCA Research Team

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How to Reduce Dog Barking in Animal Shelters: Practical, Research-Based Tips

Learn practical, research-backed strategies to reduce dog barking in animal shelters, improve canine welfare and create a calmer environment for staff and animals.

ASPCA Comprehensive Animal Cruelty Response Training

The ASPCA offers animal cruelty response trainings for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, veterinarians, and rescue and sheltering organizations. Learn more and request a training.

Shelter Dog Enrichment Recipes

Download and try these easy, food- and scent-based recipes that can help reduce stress in shelter dogs while they wait for their adoptive homes.

Shelter Nutrition for Cats and Dogs

Proper nutrition is an essential component of any shelter wellness program. Food can also be a powerful enrichment tool. Learn best practices for feeding the animals in your care.

ASPCA Poison Control Top 5 Easter Toxins

Here are five particularly prevalent Easter toxins you can share, plus a free poster.

Surgical Models & Knot Tying Practice

This “dry lab” manual has been created to practically demonstrate efficient high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter techniques in a safe, straightforward format.

Customizable Guides for Cat & Dog Foster Homes

These guides for cat and dog foster homes are in Word, so you can customize them for your specific needs.

Download the 2026 Shelter Planning Calendar

To help you optimize the possibilities every month of the year can bring to animals in your care, we've created this free, shelter-focused calendar.

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