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The Behavior Department: Dealing with a Small Problem
Most shelters weren’t built with the needs of little dogs in mind, but there are steps that staff and volunteers can take that will make the environment much better for them. One shelter director created a special area just for the little guys—Smallville—that resulted in remarkable behavior improvements.  More...
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The Behavior Department: The Way to Tame a Feral Kitten’s Heart
There are no guarantees when it comes to taming feral cats, but the process is most likely to work if you get ‘em while they’re young! Here are some guidelines from successful feral kitten tamers. More...
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The Behavior Department: Canine Play: The Good, the Bad, and the Squeaky
It’s not all fun and games! Playtime for pooches can be more complex than adopters realize. Dr. Patricia McConnell gives some important tips to keep canine play from getting out of hand. More...
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The Behavior Department: New Research Helps Adopters Meet Their Feline Soul Mates
The ASPCA's Feline-ality program matches cats to people through examination of their personalities and behaviors. More...
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Pit Bulls: Dilemma and Debate
The mere mention of pit bulls can be enough to ignite debate among animal welfare professionals and the public alike, but a discussion on the topic at last week's Animal Care Expo included a general sentiment most would agree with: We've only just begun to tackle abuse of the breed. More...
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Before You Evaluate Animals, Evaluate Your Shelter
Are you ready to implement a behavior program? An online course series from Humane Society University will help you answer that question and develop the tools you need to get started. More...
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Assessing the Assessors
Study examines accuracy of Assess-a-Hand and life-size doll in predicting dog behavior. More...
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Kitty Comforts
A former dog trainer and groomer, Nadine Gourkow spoke with Animal Sheltering about strategies for helping shelter kitties. More...
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Assess with Success
This second part of a two-part series on behavior evaluation programs looks at which animals should be evaluated, who should be involved in the process, where and when the assessments should take place, and how to make use of the results. More...
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The Perils of Placing Marginal Dogs
Rosie was a loving, beautiful dog with doting owners, but in the end, her predatory instinct made her too dangerous for habitation in human society. Her attack on another dog was the last straw for her owners, who vowed never to adopt from a shelter again. More...
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Until Pigs Fly...
A look at some of the many reasons that placing an aggressive dog should never be an option. More...
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Putting Your Behavior Evaluation Program to the Test
In this first part of a two-part series, we explore the benefits and limitations of evaluation programs—and provide tips from the experts on getting started. More...
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Letting Go of Genie
The work, time, and love the San Diego Humane Society’s volunteers and trainers put into saving Genie—a pit bull with a sweet nature but a tendency to bite when overstimulated—made it all the more difficult to let her go. More...
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Pet of the Week
Mary Boerner-Block tells the story of a blind and deaf collie who came into her shelter, stole her heart, and became "pet of the week." More...
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