Behavior Resources
 

We are pleased to offer FREE monthly workshops in partnership with Your Dog's Friend and Small & Tall Dog Training.  How to Live With Your Adopted Dog will give you practical advice on building a successful relationship with your adopted dog and you will learn how to address common issues that you may face. We welcome newly-adopted dog parents, soon-to-be-adopted dog parents, as well as shelter and rescue staff, fosters, and volunteers. Click here for more information and to register!  
 

Dogs

• American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior - Learn why applying dominance theory to human-animal interactions can pose problems
  • Training with Positive Reinforcement - Why reinforcing desired behaviors in dogs is better than training based on punishment
• ASPCA Virtual Behaviorist - Dog behavior advice by the virtual pet behaviorist at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
• Doggone Safe - Learn to speak dog and teach your children
• Dogmantics Dog Training - Positive reinforcement training videos by trainer Emily Larlham of  located in San Diego, CA and Eslov, Sweden
• Dog Welfare Campaign - What’s wrong with using “dominance” to explain dog behavior?
• The Humane Society of the United States - Dog behavior and care tips
• Karen Pryor Clicker Training - Learn how clicker training can enrich your life and the animals you live with
• Your Dog's Friend - A Rockville, Maryland-based non-profit that supports and educates dog guardians through training classes, free workshops, articles on dog behavior, and other resources
   

Cats

• American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorists - Learn why reinforcing desired behaviors in cats is better than training based on punishment
  • Using Dominance Theory - Learn how applying dominance theory to human-animal interactions can pose problems
• ASPCA Virtual Behaviorist - Looking for answers to cat behavior questions, including litter box training, biting & scratching, and managing a multi-cat household? ASPCA’s pet behaviorist has answers
  • Cat Training - How to train your cat from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
• The Humane Society of the United States - Cat care, behavior and training tips from the Humane Society of the United States
   

Small Animals & Exotics

• ASPCA.org - Gerbil, hamster, guinea pig, mouse, rat, fish and bird care tips
• Behavior + Works - Susan Friedman, Ph.D., has written many articles on parrots and their behavior.  Her web site offers tips on improving the quality of life for all learners
• Happy Hoppers Rabbit Care and Welfare (YouTube) - Handling, health, behavior, training and more on the channel
• The Humane Society of the United States - Rabbit care, behavior and training tips from the Humane Society of the United States
• The House Rabbit Society - Articles regarding litter box training bunnies
  • Diet - Suggested fruit and vegetables for bunnies
  • Vet Care - Looking for a veterinarian that can provide healthcare for your rabbit?
• Petfinder - Why hay is the most important diet staple for your rabbit