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20241001	Blog	blog	Why do people opt for behavioral euthanasia for their dogs?	Why do people opt for behavioral euthanasia for their dogs? October 1, 2024 The emotional toll of behavioral euthanasia of pet dogs on pet guardians, veterinarians, and animal shelters is high; however, we have limited information regarding factors that influence a pet guardian's decision to euthanize a dog with behavior concerns. In 2022, an online survey of United States pet guardians sought to learn about factors associated with…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,
20240620	Blog	blog	Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter	Community celebrates Independence Day by ‘Calming the Canines’ at their local shelter June 20, 2024 Since Fourth of July is a stressful time for shelter pets, we’re republishing this blog from 2018. Here’s how one shelter kept their dogs calm during fireworks. It was the Fourth of July, and both of the shelters run by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) were full. Fireworks displays, a notorious trigger for…	e,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,
20230817	Blog	blog	How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together	How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together August 17, 2023 Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer have a physical shelter or animals. So, what do they have? A spay/neuter and vaccine clinic, a mobile clinic, humane education programs and most recently, accessible dog training classes. …		topic1005,
20200827	Research	research	Shy Dogs Survey	Shy Dogs Survey February 2016	e,f,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1024,topic1033,	dogs
20200623	Blog	blog	Over 2,600 shelter cats are getting kennel makeovers	Over 2,600 shelter cats are getting kennel makeovers June 23, 2020 Like many of us, shelter cats are taking this time to reevaluate their space, redecorate and purchase new furniture. Or in their case, portals. Thanks to Million Cat Challenge's Portalmania 2020, 82 shelters are being awarded 2,685 portals. Cramped housing has an adverse effect on cats. "Multiple studies have looked at the effect of poor housing on cats,…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1039,
20200228	Presentation	presentation	Behavior Dogs Alive! Solving Eight Common Behaviors that Happen in Shelters	Behavior Dogs Alive! Solving Eight Common Behaviors that Happen in Shelters Mike Kaviani and Regan GoinsApril 2020 Learn practical and manageable solutions for common canine behaviors and increase your lifesaving immediately.	e,f,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1013,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
20200114	Blog	blog	Do you speak cat? Learn how with our free, online Feline Communications course!	Do you speak cat? Learn how with our free, online Feline Communications course! January 14, 2020 This post was originally posted in April of 2017. Our Feline Communications Course was the TOP visited page on our website in 2019 and with kitten season quickly approaching, we wanted to share it again! Join the thousands of people who have learned to speak cat! Ever wanted to 'talk to the animals' like Dr.…	f,p,s	topic1005,
20191027	Article	article	Playing with Your Dog- Part One	Playing with Your Dog- Part One August 2019 Who doesn't like to play? Dogs play because it's fun, but it also helps them to develop coordination, strength, and confidence.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191024	Article	article	What To Do If Your New Dog Is Aggressive	What To Do If Your New Dog Is Aggressive August 2019 Aggression is a form of communication. Keep pets and people safe by preventing aggression from occurring.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191024	Article	article	What to Do if Your New Dog Won't Eat	What to Do if Your New Dog Won't Eat August 2019 For the first day or two after arriving at a new home, a dog may not eat. Lack of appetite can have multiple causes, such as environmental change, stress, depression, illness, food allergy or a change in food.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191024	Article	article	Why Train Your Dog?	Why Train Your Dog? August 2019 Training your dog to respond to cues establishes a common language that will help you communicate with your dog. Having a common language will make it easier for you both to bond.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Say Please	Teaching Your Dog to Say Please August 2019 A dog who sits every time they want something (e.g. attention from people) is much easier to live with than a dog that hasn't learned to say please and jumps up or barks when they want something.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Settle	Teaching Your Dog to Settle August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to settle down and be quiet when you cue them to "settle". With this cue, your dog can readjust their body but must stay lying down in one place.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Sit	Teaching Your Dog to Sit August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to put their rear end on the floor when asked to "sit".	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Touch	Teaching Your Dog to Touch August 2019 Goal: The cue "touch" (hand targeting) directs your dog to target your palm with their nose.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash	Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog how to change their stride to stay close to you on a loose leash without pulling. It will take time, patience, and consistency.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Dog - The Right Rewards	Dog - The Right Rewards August 2019 Reward-based training is humane, fun and helps you build a communication style with your dog. Reward based training also bonds your dog more closely to you and your family.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191023	Article	article	Ways To Train Your Dog	Ways To Train Your Dog August 2019 The best way to train your dog is by using humane methods that focus on rewarding dogs for good behavior. Here are few ways to train without pain or fear.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	How to Handle the Leash	How to Handle the Leash August 2019 A leash is a great management and training aid for your dog. The leash keeps your dog safe, preventing your dog from running away from you and into traffic, chasing other dogs and small animals, and jumping on people.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Reducing Stress During Handling	Reducing Stress During Handling August 2019 Some dogs might like to be petted, but get stressed when you try to brush them, clean their ears, and/or hold their paws. Be patient with your new dog and teach them how to feel safe around you.	f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Reducing Your Dog's Stress	Reducing Your Dog's Stress August 2019 Review Assessing Your Dog's Stress for behavioral and body language indicators of stress. You can help your dog by modifying the environment slightly and the way you and others behave around them to help them cope with stress.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Scent Games for Dogs	Scent Games for Dogs August 2019 Dogs rely on their sense of smell to identify the world. Imagine how much fun you and your dog will have if you encourage your dog to find stuff you need or a game to keep them occupied.		topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog To Stay	Teaching Your Dog To Stay August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to remain in a sit, down or stand with the cue "stay." When and where to use "stay".	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called	Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to come close to you when you give the cue "come."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Down	Teaching Your Dog to Down August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog lie down on the ground when you give the cue "down."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog To Drop It	Teaching Your Dog To Drop It August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to drop or let go of objects in their mouth with the cue "drop it."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1029,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat	Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog how to go to their bed or mat and lie down.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191021	Article	article	Teaching Your Dog to Leave It	Teaching Your Dog to Leave It August 2019 Goal: Teach your dog to ignore things you don't want them to have or pay attention to with the cue "leave it."	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191018	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs	Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs August 2019 Dog relationships are like people relationships. Some dogs will become playmates, others will enjoy the companionship of another dog and others just aren't interested in other dogs.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191018	Article	article	Playing with Your Dog- Part Two	Playing with Your Dog- Part Two August 2019 Playing is fun, but it can also relieve stress, provide exercise, teach self-control and instill confidence. Follow the tips below to encourage your dog to play.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1016,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191018	Article	article	Preparing Your Home for a New Dog	Preparing Your Home for a New Dog August 2019 Before bringing a dog home, prepare carefully. There's much to consider, including what rules to set for your new dog, what equipment you'll need and what questions to ask the shelter/rescue group, foster coordinator or your veterinarian.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191017	Article	article	Introducing Your Dog to New Dogs	Introducing Your Dog to New Dogs August 2019 Introductions between your new dog and unfamiliar dogs can be easy, but other times it may be challenging. The best results come from being slow and careful.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191017	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to Cats	Introducing Your New Dog to Cats August 2019 Introducing a new dog to a resident cat can be challenging and should be done slowly and carefully. With time, many dogs and cats can learn to coexist peacefully, become playmates and even friends!	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1018,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191017	Article	article	Introducing Your New Dog to People	Introducing Your New Dog to People August 2019 If your dog enjoys meeting new people, follow the tips below to help those greetings be successful.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191011	Article	article	Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues	Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues August 2019 Incorporate the 3 D's (distractions, distance and duration) into training each cue into a well trained behavior. Here are ways you can help your dog learn how to respond to cues the way you want them to!	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191010	Blog	blog	Think outside the box to get a cat to urinate inside the litter box	Think outside the box to get a cat to urinate inside the litter box October 10, 2019 This guest post is written by Stefanie Sacripante, Director of NoVa Cats Advocacy, Inc. Sacripante has been using social media to give voice to overlooked adult cats in shelters, rescues, and foster homes in the Northern Virginia region since 2014. When cats urinate in places other than the litterbox and once medical issues are ruled…		topic1005,,
20191009	Article	article	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family August 2019 Becoming a member of a new family, moving to a new home, and making new friends can be an exciting and memorable time for your dog, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to help ease the transition.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191009	Article	article	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2 Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons	Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2 Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons August 2019 Once your new dog is comfortable with your home and family, you can begin to slowly introduce them to new people and environments. Always pay attention to your dog's body language, as new experiences can sometimes be stressful.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191009	Article	article	Getting Your Dog's Attention	Getting Your Dog's Attention August 2019 Teaching your dog to make eye contact with you is a great foundation behavior. If your dog is making eye contact and paying attention to you they are less likely to pull on leash, bark at people or dogs, or sniff and eat things off the ground.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191009	Article	article	Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home	Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home August 2019 Your new dog might need a few weeks to months to completely adjust to their new home, depending on the new environment and the dog's personality. This is normal - it's important for you to respond appropriately and help your new dog adjust.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1017,topic1029,topic1034,	dogs
20191001	Article	article	Children and Dogs - How to Keep Interactions Safe	Children and Dogs - How to Keep Interactions Safe August 2019 Children and dogs can be great, lifelong friends, but it is up to us as their guardians to keep their interactions safe. Children may not be able to read a dog's stressed body language, and injuries can occur.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	dogs
20191001	Article	article	Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport	Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport August 2019 Many dogs need time to get used to car rides; it should be done slowly and carefully. Here are some tips for traveling safely.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	dogs
20191001	Article	article	Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs	Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs August 2019 By offering your dogs meals in a food-dispensing toy, your dog has something to play with, instead of your furniture or favorite shoes and they get exercise.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1016,topic1017,	dogs
20190926	Blog	blog	Shelter dog behavior assessments not reliable, reports ASPCA	Shelter dog behavior assessments not reliable, reports ASPCA September 26, 2019 This post originally ran on June 28, 2018. We wanted to share again because we think this topic is very important. An in-shelter behavior assessment is not a reliable way to determine whether dogs will or won’t be safe in adoptive homes, reports a new ASPCA position statement. Instead, such evaluations need to be based…	e,f,s,v	topic1005,topic1014,topic1033,
20190926	Article	article	Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy	Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy August 2019 Crate training can help your dog in many ways, such as providing them with a safe place to rest when unsupervised, keeps them from chewing human belongings, and aids in potty training.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	dogs
20190917	Article	article	Cat Pheromones	Cat Pheromones August 2019 Cats communicate through natural messages released in the air called pheromones. Pheromones for cats are commercially available and can have many positive behavioral and physiological effects.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
20190917	Article	article	Reducing Outdoor Stressors for Indoor Cats	Reducing Outdoor Stressors for Indoor Cats August 2019 Seeing the outdoors can be entertaining and engaging for an indoor cat, or it may cause stress. Because even the sight of another cat, when not properly addressed, can evolve into serious problems, it is important to assess and tackle any change in your cat's behavior right away.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
20190917	Article	article	Cats and Kids	Cats and Kids August 2019 Cats can greatly enrich your children's lives and teach them many valuable lessons about the human-animal bond. There are a few things to consider to make this endeavor a success for your family as well as for your cat, and to ensure happy and safe interactions for all.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190917	Article	article	Assessing Your Dog's Stress	Assessing Your Dog's Stress August 2019 It's important to recognize signs of stress in your new dog as you get to know them. Some dogs will adjust to stressful situations more easily than others.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
20190917	Article	article	Dog - Basic Training - Level 1	Dog - Basic Training - Level 1 August 2019 Basic Dog Training - Level 1	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1017,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
20190916	Article	article	Adopting a Fearful Cat	Adopting a Fearful Cat August 2019 Most cats are fearful at first in a new environment and will adjust in time. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190916	Article	article	Cat - Hiding Behavior	Cat - Hiding Behavior August 2019 Hiding behavior can be a normal in cats and give them a sense of security. Cats can hide to rest, to enjoy their favorite spot, or if they are scared.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,	cats
20190916	Article	article	Keeping Your Cat Happy Indoors	Keeping Your Cat Happy Indoors August 2019 It is important to provide enrichment for cats living indoors. Enrichment makes the indoors more exciting and provides an outlet for excessive energy.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1016,topic1017,	cats
20190916	Article	article	Should I Let my Cat Outside?	Should I Let my Cat Outside? August 2019 Indoor cats and outdoor cats encounter different challenges and risks. Whatever your choice is, it's important to keep your cat healthy and safe.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190916	Article	article	How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard?	How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard? August 2019 Seeing the outdoors can be entertaining and engaging for an indoor cat, or it may cause stress. If you only have one indoor cat, observe carefully to see if unfamiliar outdoor cats are visible and causing them stress.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1006,topic1011,topic1012,topic1013,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors	Cat Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors August 2019 Aggression toward a dog when being outdoors can be a normal survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Anything New	Cat - Afraid of Anything New August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Noises	Cat - Afraid of Noises August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Your Cat to New People	Introducing Your Cat to New People August 2019 Have a plan in place for when you have visitors and want them to meet your cat. Make sure to balance your guest's enthusiasm with your cat's needs.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Cats and Dogs	Introducing Cats and Dogs August 2019 With time, many cats and dogs can live together in peace. The key is to have carefully managed introductions. Don't rush your pets into anything that they are not comfortable with.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Cats to Other Cats	Introducing Cats to Other Cats August 2019 Some cat-to-cat introductions go smoothly, while others may take weeks or months before the cats co-exist with each other. The best way to do this is to go as slowly as necessary, and make every interaction a positive one.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Introducing Cats and Kids	Introducing Cats and Kids August 2019 The first few days in a new home are often quite stressful for any cat and, on the other hand, very exciting for a child! Make sure to balance your child's enthusiasm for spending time with your kitty with their need for adjustment and alone time.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
20190913	Article	article	Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home	Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home August 2019 Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. Be proactive in managing your cat's fearfulness or shyness.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Fear of New People	Cat - Fear of New People August 2019 Fear of unfamiliar people is common and can be seen in all cats. Cats may need some time to adjust to a new home and new people.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Children	Cat - Afraid of Children August 2019 Children can be overwhelming to cats. Fear in the presence of children is common. However, if fear isn't addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and health problems.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of Familiar Dogs	Cat - Afraid of Familiar Dogs August 2019 Fear of a dog in the same household can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190912	Article	article	Cat - Afraid of New Dogs	Cat - Afraid of New Dogs August 2019 Fear of an unfamiliar dog is common, but can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190912	Article	article	Cats - Afraid of Familiar Cats	Cats - Afraid of Familiar Cats August 2019 Fear of other cats in the household can be a normal and adaptive behavior, but can lead to more serious problems. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,	cats
20190912	Article	article	Cats - Afraid of New Cats	Cats - Afraid of New Cats August 2019 Fear of unfamiliar cats can be a normal and adaptive behavior, but can lead to more serious problems. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190911	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat while Resting or Sleeping	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat while Resting or Sleeping August 2019 Aggression toward another cat when disturbed while sleeping can be a normal startle or even survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190911	Article	article	Why is My Cat Afraid of Me?	Why is My Cat Afraid of Me? August 2019 A newly adopted or fostered cat, or even a cat that has been in the home for a while, can be scared of you for various reasons.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190911	Article	article	Cats Who Are Afraid of People They Know	Cats Who Are Afraid of People They Know August 2019 Some cats behave fearfully even in the presence of familiar people. They may feel scared if they can't get away from the person when being approached.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Cat	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Cat August 2019 Aggression toward another cat when being chased can be normal survival behavior or it can be a symptom of an underlying problem. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play	Cat - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play August 2019 Play between cats and dogs can be fun for both species. However, cats that have not been socialized with dogs from an early age will almost always behave defensively.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1016,topic1018,	cats
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression During Play with Other Cats	Cat - Aggression During Play with Other Cats August 2019 When dealing with aggression between two cats that appear to be playing, it is important to understand that play behavior is natural, especially in kittens.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190910	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog while Resting or Sleeping	Cat - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog while Resting or Sleeping August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when disturbed while sleeping can be a normal startle or even a survival response. However, always take any aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1018,	cats
20190909	Article	article	Cat Aggression When Approached By People	Cat Aggression When Approached By People August 2019 Cats don't speak our language, so often aggression is the only way they can communicate to us that they are uncomfortable. Fear is the most common reason for aggression./p>	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190909	Article	article	Managing Fear Aggression in Cats	Managing Fear Aggression in Cats August 2019 Fear is a debilitating feeling and can lead to very serious behavioral issues in cats. It is an underlying reason for aggression and always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190909	Article	article	Cat Aggression when Approached by a Dog	Cat Aggression when Approached by a Dog August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when approached can be a normal survival response. However, always take it seriously as it can lead to serious fights and injuries.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190909	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Approached by a Cat	Cat - Aggression when Approached by a Cat August 2019 Aggression towards another cat when being approached can be a symptom of an underlying problem. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190909	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Reprimanded	Cat - Aggression when Reprimanded August 2019	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190909	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Dog	Cat - Aggression when Chased by a Dog August 2019 Aggression towards a dog when being chased can be a normal survival response. However, always take aggressive episodes seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190906	Article	article	Cat Aggression Towards Familiar Dogs	Cat Aggression Towards Familiar Dogs August 2019 Aggression towards a dog in the same household can be a symptom of an underlying problem. Always take it seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1015,topic1018,
20190906	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New Dogs	Cat Aggression Toward New Dogs August 2019 Aggression toward a new dog can lead to serious injuries to the dog, but also to the cat and should always be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190906	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Touched or Petted	Cat - Aggression when Touched or Petted August 2019 When cats display aggression when touched or petted, it can stem from many different motivations. It always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190906	Article	article	Cat - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed	Cat - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed August 2019 When cats display aggression when brushed or groomed, it can stem from many different motivations. It always needs to be taken seriously.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190906	Article	article	Cats - Overstimulation	Cats - Overstimulation August 2019 Many cats exhibit overstimulation or petting-induced aggression. Cats vary enormously as to the extent and duration to which they like petting or handling.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190906	Article	article	Grooming an Aggressive Cat	Grooming an Aggressive Cat August 2019 It is very important to be cautious when grooming an aggressive cat. Injuries from scratching or biting can be severe and serious.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar People	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar People August 2019 It is important to address aggression towards family members early. Even mild forms of aggression, when not properly addressed, can evolve into serious aggression.		topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward New People	Cat Aggression Toward New People August 2019 Many cats are not comfortable around strangers, or certain strangers in the home. Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats and is a symptom of an underlying problem.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Children	Cat Aggression Toward Children August 2019 It is very important to ensure happy and safe interactions between kids and cats. Cat aggression towards children is particularly dangerous.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190830	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar Cats	Cat Aggression Toward Familiar Cats August 2019 Aggression between cats who live together is fairly common. Some fights are obvious, and some can lead to serious injury. Other fights are more subtle, and you may not immediately notice them happening.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1014,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190829	Article	article	Cat Aggression Toward People	Cat Aggression Toward People August 2019 Aggression is a serious behavioral issue in cats, and unfortunately it is not uncommon. Aggression is a symptom of an underlying problem and always needs to be taken seriously.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190829	Article	article	Finding Professional Behavioral Help for Cats	Finding Professional Behavioral Help for Cats August 2019 These days behavioral advice can be only an internet search away, but how do you know you are getting the best advice for your specific situation by a qualified expert?	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1015,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190828	Article	article	Cat - Aggression During Play	Cat - Aggression During Play August 2019 The term "play aggression" can be misleadingas it can lookslike intense playand occur in cats of any age. Cats with play aggression can target other cats, dogs,or even people in the household.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1012,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20190822	Article	article	Cat Toys and Cat Play	Cat Toys and Cat Play August 2019 There are a variety of cat toys on the market, including food and puzzle toys and toys that bounce, flutter, or move in a way that entices the cat to chase. The best toys for active play are string or wand toys that look like feathers or streamers or a toy dandling from a fishing pole. Even a peacock feather makes a great interactive toy due to its length. With timid cats it's best to stay away from large or noisy toys. Some cats are more attracted to things in the air while others prefer staying closer to the ground. Knowing whether your cat prefers air or ground play hunting will be an advantage, and you may have to try several different toys and rotate them frequently before you find the ones your cat likes best.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Keep Them Happy at Home	Keep Them Happy at Home Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Behavior and Training Manager, Lollypop FarmJuly 2019 In this workshop Rebecca Lohnes of Lollypop Farm discusses various strategies and programs aimed at helping to address behavioral issues in the animal's original home before they are relinquished to a shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,f,p,s	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1033,topic1036,
20190712	Presentation	presentation	Terrified Tigers and Other Ferocious Felines: Working with Different Cat Personalities	Terrified Tigers and Other Ferocious Felines: Working with Different Cat Personalities Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Behavior and Training Manager, Lollypop FarmJuly 2019 In this presentation, learn about how to work with cats with different personalities and behavioral challenges. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie's^® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.	e,p,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1017,	cats
20190627	Flash	flash	Straining to Poop in Cats and Dogs	Straining to Poop in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes of straining to poop in cats and dogs. The most common causes are diarrhea, constipation, or overly full anal glands, which are usually an "easy fix". Other causes, like gastrointestinal blockage, are more complicated to treat. In this class you will learn how to identify the symptoms of a cat or dog who is straining to poop, recognize when emergency veterinary attention is needed, and learn what you can do at home to help your dog or cat.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
20190627	Flash	flash	Straining to Pee in Cats and Dogs	Straining to Pee in Cats and Dogs June 2019 There are many causes of straining to pee in cats and dogs. The most common causes are bladder inflammation or urinary tract infection, which are usually an "easy fix". Other causes, like urinary blockage and bladder stones, are more complicated to treat. In this class you will learn how to monitor for straining to pee in your cat or dog, recognize when an emergency veterinary visit is necessary, and what you can do for your pet in the meantime at home.	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field	Animal Protection Officers: Using a Community-based Approach to Measurably Reduce Intake in the Field Mark Sloat, Program Manager, Austin Animal Center and April Moore, Engagement Manager, Austin Animal CenterMarch 2019 This session will teach approaches that value the human-animal bond, redefine 'animals in need,' and engage community members, shelter staff, and volunteers to solve problems together.	e,s	topic1,topic15,topic18,topic19,topic25,topic32,topic37,topic50,topic86,topic95,topic105,topic1001,topic1028,topic1033,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1004,topic1024,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,topic1010,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20190508	Presentation	presentation	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters	Solutions for the Top Five Reasons Dogs are Dying in Shelters Mike Kaviani, Director, Orange County Animal Care and Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive!March 2019 The presentation will provide you with practical and manageable solutions for the top five reasons dogs are dying and being killed in shelters today.	e,s,v	topic1001,topic1004,topic1005,topic1008,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1020,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1039,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1048,	dogs
20190430	Presentation	presentation	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges	Saving Dogs with Behavioral Challenges Aaron Caldwell, Dog Behavior Co-Manager, Austin Pets Alive! and Mike Kaviani, Director, OC Animal CareMarch 2019 Viewers will learn about cutting edge ways to solve non-shelter created behavior problems in shelter dogs.	e,f,s	topic17,topic20,topic21,topic23,topic25,topic26,topic37,topic38,topic52,topic86,topic89,topic90,topic94,topic97,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1020,topic1023,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1046,topic1036,topic1044,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1036,topic1044,	dogs
20190116	Video	video	Saving More Lives with Best Practices	Saving More Lives with Best Practices Cynthia Delany, DVM, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Supervising Shelter Veterinarian - Yolo County Animal Services; Executive Director - California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.October 2018 This talk discuss how you can save more animals while emphasizing welfare (both for the animals, yourself and your staff) by following best practices.	e,s,v	topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1020,topic1021,topic1024,topic1033,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA December 2018 This presentation explores the various definitions of compassion fatigue, reviews the evidence of its impact on healthcare professions and the symptoms of compassion fatigue in ourselves and others.	e,s,v	topic48,topic49,topic86,topic87,topic90,topic97,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1038,topic1040,topic1036,topic1044,topic1036,topic1044,
20181204	Presentation	presentation	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2	An Evidence-Based Look at Compassion Fatigue: Diagnosing the Doctor and Healing the Healer, Part 1 of 2 Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCADecember 2018 This presentation continues the deep dive into the research behind compassion fatigue among animal caregivers and offers methods for managing stress.	e,f,s,v	topic32,topic34,topic48,topic49,topic86,topic90,topic95,topic1024,topic1024,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1009,topic1044,topic1047,
20181127	Blog	blog	A trading post for shelter pet-helping ideas	A trading post for shelter pet-helping ideas November 27, 2018 Ever wish there was a place you could go to share your dog or cat wisdom with others? Or maybe you have an issue at your shelter or rescue organization and you'd like advice from someone who has been there before? Maddie's® Pet Forum is an excellent resource for organizations looking for encouragement and guidance.…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1034,topic1005,topic1043,
20181127	Flash	flash	Solving Litter Box Problems	Solving Litter Box Problems November 2018 In this class you will learn how to understand the various issues related to owner surrender of cats with a history of inappropriate litter box use, the various medical and behavioral causes of peeing and/or pooping outside the litter box, techniques to eliminate behavioral causes of not using the litter box, and how to facilitate a successful adoption of a cat with a history of inappropriate litter box use.	f	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,
20181127	Flash	flash	Choosing the Appropriate Walking Gear	Choosing the Appropriate Walking Gear November 2018 In this class, you will learn the various different types of dog walking equipment, the pros and cons of each equipment, and what might be best for your foster dog.	f,s	topic2,topic20,topic46,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic98,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20181127	Flash	flash	How to Handle Leash Walking	How to Handle Leash Walking November 2018 In this short class, learn the best tips for training your foster dog to walk properly on leash as well as a few other training scenarios leashes come in handy for.	f,s	topic2,topic20,topic46,topic90,topic91,topic97,topic98,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20180928	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Veterinarian gives abandoned dog patience, trust and a home	#FeelGoodFriday: Veterinarian gives abandoned dog patience, trust and a home September 28, 2018 Dr. Julie Reck got a frantic call from her team at the vet hospital late one night. Someone had abandoned a dog in a crate in their alley — and the pup was terrified and wouldn’t come out of the crate. When Reck arrived at the clinic, she put patience and her Fear Free handling…	f,p,s,v	topic1005,
20180920	Article	article	Introducing a New Dog to Pocket Pets and/or Birds	Introducing a New Dog to Pocket Pets and/or Birds September 2018 Introducing a new dog to pocket pets and/or birds can be risky, and needs to be carefully planned and done slowly.	f,p,s	topic2,topic12,topic17,topic20,topic46,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20180919	Article	article	Feeding Your New Dog	Feeding Your New Dog September 2018 Nutrition and the food you choose to feed your dog will have a big impact on their overall health and energy.	p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,
20180919	Article	article	What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog	What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog August 2019 Here are some basics that will help to be prepared for the best walks of your life with your new dog.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,
20180919	Article	article	Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits	Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits August 1, 2019 With a good plan, your new dog can quickly learn to use the outdoor bathroom area you establish.	f,p,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,
20180919	Article	article	Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days	Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days September 2018 Play is a great way to release stress and tension, and a dog occupied with toys or games will also be a dog that isn't chewing on your personal belongings and furniture.	f,p,s	topic2,topic14,topic17,topic20,topic46,topic51,topic90,topic91,topic92,topic97,topic98,topic99,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1036,topic1044,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1044,topic1045,
20180731	Blog	blog	Can something in the air treat fights between cats in the same family?	Can something in the air treat fights between cats in the same family? July 31, 2018 What if you could sprinkle magic fairy dust to reduce fighting between cats in a family? That would certainly help keep cats in their homes, and encourage people to adopt multiple cats, so we wish we could tell you magic anti-cat fight fairy dust was a thing. What we can tell you is there’s something…	f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1018,,,
20180719	Blog	blog	Tip: Create a ‘relaxation station’ for shelter dogs who need to chill	Tip: Create a ‘relaxation station’ for shelter dogs who need to chill July 19, 2018 Do you have a dog in your shelter who could use some time away from the noise and activity levels of the adoption floor? How about a dog who just needs a staycation? With some creativity and a little bit of extra space, you can create your own “relaxation station” for a stressed-out dog! The…	e,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,
20180614	Blog	blog	Help kittens shine with Kitten Kindergarten	Help kittens shine with Kitten Kindergarten June 14, 2018 What's cuter than one kitten learning manners? Several kittens learning how to "touch," "sit" and wear a harness with pride! After all, puppies have access to all sorts of classes, so why not kittens? By exposing kittens who are 16 weeks and younger to new experiences, they’ll be on their way to becoming confident and…	f,p,s	topic1005,
20180329	Video	video	Every Day, Every Dog - Let Them Play! The Impact of Play Groups	Every Day, Every Dog - Let Them Play! The Impact of Play Groups Aimee SadlerMarch 2018 It's more than just fun and games; play groups save lives! Aimee Sadler, Founder and CEO shares case studies and evidence that playgroups improve the quality of life of dogs and their caretakers.	s	topic2,topic22,topic52,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1020,topic1023,
20180329	Video	video	Get Your Pit Bull-Type Dogs Adopted with the Canine Good Citizen Program	Get Your Pit Bull-Type Dogs Adopted with the Canine Good Citizen Program Carrie MorrisMarch 2018 Through a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive! embarked on a six-month pilot program to test the effectiveness of Canine Good Citizen Training on adoption rates. The results have been jaw-dropping!	f,s	topic3,topic5,topic13,topic20,topic21,topic23,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1033,topic1034,topic1033,topic1034,	dogs
20180315	Blog	blog	Is it time to stop evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding?	Is it time to stop evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding? March 15, 2018 Research published last month suggests evaluating shelter dogs for food guarding doesn’t increase safety or reduce bites, and may result in lower adoption rates and increased euthanasia of dogs who are defined as “food guarders.” The behavior a dog shows in an animal shelter may not match the behavior she’ll show once in a home.…	f,s,v	topic1005,topic1018,
20180131	Flash	flash	Basket Muzzle Training	Basket Muzzle Training Fear FreeFebruary 2018 Conditioning a dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle is an important life skill. In this short video by Fear Free you can learn how to do exactly that.	f,s	topic18,topic20,topic22,topic46,topic49,topic51,topic98,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20180118	Flash	flash	House Training Your Foster Dog	House Training Your Foster Dog January 2018 Learn some easy methods to help in house training your foster dog in this short video.	f,s	topic18,topic20,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,
20171212	Blog	blog	Study: Can a human drug help community cats experience less stress during TNR?	Study: Can a human drug help community cats experience less stress during TNR? December 12, 2017 Can you imagine how terrifying it must feel for cats who are trapped for sterilization and returned to their outdoor habitat, especially when the cat is not socialized to humans? And you probably don’t need to imagine how much stress pet cats can experience when taken to the veterinarian — if you’ve ever owned a…	s,v	topic1005,topic1006,topic1013,topic1008,topic1047,topic1018,,,,,,,
20171114	Webcast	webcast	Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings	Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings Dr. Sara L. BennettNovember 14, 2017 Learn about common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered pets and what medications might be most appropriate for their conditions.	v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1008,topic1011,topic1016,
20171031	Video	video	How Numbers Can Tell Your Story - and Save Lives!	How Numbers Can Tell Your Story - and Save Lives! October 2017 Understanding the vital roles of data and transparency is fundamental to our efforts to save homeless pets. Here are three illustrative case studies of communities that have used data and transparency to increase lifesaving impact.	s	topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,
20170926	Blog	blog	Study: What cats really don’t like in their litter box	Study: What cats really don’t like in their litter box September 26, 2017 When cats stop using their litter box, and they get a clean bill of physical health from their veterinarian, there’s one piece of advice that almost universally comes next: Keep your litter box clean. But what does that mean from the cat’s point of view? The smell of a cat box is probably the main…	f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1018,,
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 1	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 1 Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 A variety of common behavior problems experienced by dogs and cats in sheltered situations. Part 1 shows examples of working with sheltered cats.		topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
20170730	Presentation	presentation	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 2	Behavioral Pharmacology: Common Behavior Problems in Sheltered Dogs and Cats, Part 2 Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 A variety of common behavior problems experienced by dogs and cats in sheltered situations will be presented. Part 2 shows examples of working with dogs in the shelter.	v	topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,	cats
20170729	Presentation	presentation	Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals and their Use in Shelter Medicine	Veterinary Psychopharmaceuticals and their Use in Shelter Medicine Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBJanuary 2018 Psychopharmaceuticals can be a helpful tool to manage and address behavior concerns in sheltered pets.	v	topic17,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,
20170719	Blog	blog	Cat lovers: How well do you understand your cat?	Cat lovers: How well do you understand your cat? July 19, 2017 Did you know there are scent glands on cat paws? And, that when they scratch, they leave pheromones? If not, don't worry – you're not alone! Cat owner and lover Toni Alexander had no idea until she decided to learn how to speak cat with our free online Feline Communications course while passing the time…	f,p,s	topic1005,
20170607	Blog	blog	From anxious to adoptable: An expansion of foster care using a Maddie’s Idea Lab Grant	From anxious to adoptable: An expansion of foster care using a Maddie’s Idea Lab Grant June 7, 2017 Do you have shy or anxious dogs in your shelter who you just know would benefit from being in a foster home and out of the shelter environment? That's exactly how the Anxious Dog Program (ADP) started at Longmont Humane Society in Longmont, Colo. The Anxious Dog Program expands the shelter’s foster program to include specially…	e,f,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1007,topic1018,,
20170601	Blog	blog	Host a feline communication popcorn party, and help cats!	Host a feline communication popcorn party, and help cats! June 1, 2017 If you’d like your shelter and rescue group staff, volunteers, fosters and adopters — as well as cat loving community-members — to speak cat, it may be time to host a party to watch our free online course, Feline Communication: How to Speak Cat!, together! When you know how to read it, a cat's body…	f,p,s	topic1005,topic1019,
20170512	Blog	blog	#FeelGoodFriday: Golf cart transports fearful dog to happiness!	#FeelGoodFriday: Golf cart transports fearful dog to happiness! May 12, 2017 Sometimes a golf cart is just a golf cart. And sometimes it’s a terrified dog’s ticket to ride. When Daphne came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she was scared of everything. She was frightened of people, and wanted to hide all the time. But one day, her caregiver, John Sibley, encouraged her to jump up…	f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1018,
20170502	Blog	blog	Using foster care to increase lifesaving in large dogs	Using foster care to increase lifesaving in large dogs May 2, 2017 Can you place medium and large dogs with behavioral problems in foster homes and see their behavior improve? Can those dogs eventually be adopted into permanent homes? And can all of that be done safely? Those were the objectives of a 22-month long study conducted by Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Virginia. The result? A…	f,s	topic1034,topic1004,topic1005,topic1018,,
20170404	Blog	blog	Embracing kennel enrichment at your shelter can save lives	Embracing kennel enrichment at your shelter can save lives April 4, 2017 Could something as simple as enrichment in a dog’s kennel or run play a key role in saving more lives? Absolutely, says Kristen Auerbach, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer at Austin Animal Center. In her guest blog post, Auerbach shares the power of kennel enrichment in reducing kennel stress and improving quality of life for dogs, and how…	e,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,
20170330	Blog	blog	Study: Pet store puppies have more aggression, anxiety, and house-soiling problems	Study: Pet store puppies have more aggression, anxiety, and house-soiling problems March 30, 2017 There’s an important tool to help in the fight against puppy mill puppies sold through pet stores: They’re more likely to be aggressive with their owners, strangers and other dogs. They’re also more fearful and suffer more from separation anxiety. In a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and led…	p,s	topic1034,topic1004,topic1005,topic1018,,
20170330	Webcast	webcast	Small Changes, Big Results for Cats	Small Changes, Big Results for Cats Mike Keiley and Bryn Conklin RogersMarch 2017 Learn how making a few small, easy-to-implement changes can spiral into more programs, lower intake and decrease euthanasia at an open admission adoption center.	e,s	topic1001,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1033,topic1034,	cats
20170329	Blog	blog	Setting a shy dog up for success	Setting a shy dog up for success March 29, 2017 How do you approach your shy foster dog for the first time? And how can you prepare your family for when you bring the dog home? Knowing how to handle these situations can go a long way toward setting your foster dog up for success — and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in our new…	f	topic1005,topic1018,,
20170328	Blog	blog	How a dog named Patty sparked a lifesaving revolution for dogs with behavior challenges	How a dog named Patty sparked a lifesaving revolution for dogs with behavior challenges March 28, 2017 Are there dogs in your shelter or rescue who you honestly think can’t be adopted because of behavior problems? There might be a simple solution — and if it works for them, they’ll have a dog named Patty to thank. Kristen Auerbach, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer at the Austin Animal Center, told Patty’s story…	f,s	topic1005,topic1013,topic1018,,
20170313	Flash	flash	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House	Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House Rebound HoundsMarch 2017 This short video, on introducing your foster dog to a stranger at your house, will demonstrate easy and ultimately rewarding steps to help your foster dog greet new people in a safe and relaxed manner.	e,f,p,s	topic17,topic20,topic46,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20170313	Flash	flash	Bringing Your Shy Foster Dog Home	Bringing Your Shy Foster Dog Home March 2017 To help start a foster family of a shy dog get off on the right foot, er paw, this short video will provide helpful tips for bringing your foster dog to your house for the very first time.	e,f,p,s	topic17,topic20,topic46,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1007,topic1029,
20170301	Blog	blog	Study: Audiobooks outperform music at reducing stress in shelter dogs	Study: Audiobooks outperform music at reducing stress in shelter dogs March 1, 2017 By now you’ve probably seen the research showing dogs in shelters are quieter when they’re listening to soft rock, reggae, and (at least for short periods) classical music. You may have seen programs where children come in and read to shelter dogs. So here’s the question: Do dogs like listening to audiobooks? The answer is…	e,f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1018,
20170119	Flash	flash	Fostering and Socializing Unsocial Kittens	Fostering and Socializing Unsocial Kittens January 2017 The good news is that many unsocialized kittens can learn to not only tolerate interaction with humans but even enjoy it.	e,f,s	topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,
20170110	Blog	blog	Through a cat’s nose: How understanding smell can keep cats in homes and reduce stress in shelters	Through a cat’s nose: How understanding smell can keep cats in homes and reduce stress in shelters January 10, 2017 Most of us know dogs put a lot of store in how things smell, their noses are legendary for their sniffing ability. It’s not as widely known that the smells in a cat’s environment are a critical part of what makes a cat feel safe and free of stress, whether the cat is living in…	f,p,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1019,topic1018,,,
20170103	Blog	blog	Study: The effect of declawing on litter box use in multi-cat households	Study: The effect of declawing on litter box use in multi-cat households January 3, 2017 Problems related to urinating and defecating outside the litter box and living with more than one cat are among the top reasons people surrender cats to a shelter. Is that worse for cats who have been declawed? The average number of cats per cat-owning household is 2, indicating that multi-cat households are very common in…	s,v	topic1005,topic1003,topic1018,
20161213	Blog	blog	The way shelters handle and care for cats can improve their adoption chances	The way shelters handle and care for cats can improve their adoption chances December 13, 2016 Can something as simple as more frequent cleaning of food bowls and changing of water in a shelter cat’s housing get them adopted more quickly? A study soon to be published in the peer-reviewed journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that it is. The study was conducted in Austria, where it’s illegal for shelters to…	s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1018,
20161207	Webcast	webcast	Helping Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free	Helping Shelter Pets find Health, Happiness and Homes with Fear Free Dr. Marty BeckerNovember 2016 Learn why fear is the worst thing a social species can experience, and how it causes permanent damage to the brain.	e,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,
20161122	Blog	blog	Taking the fear, anxiety, and stress out of animal shelters: Is it possible?	Taking the fear, anxiety, and stress out of animal shelters: Is it possible? November 22, 2016 In 2009, veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker attended a presentation where veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall said something that changed his life: “Fear is the worst thing a social species can experience, and it causes permanent damage to the brain.” “I’d always thought of myself as a particularly compassionate veterinarian,” he said. “I had been exposed…	v	topic1005,
20161115	Blog	blog	Study: How much space do shelter cats need to be happier, more playful, and less stressed?	Study: How much space do shelter cats need to be happier, more playful, and less stressed? November 15, 2016 Shelter cats are happier, more playful, friendlier with each other, and less stressed when they have more room — 4 square meters, or 43 square feet, per cat, to be precise. In a study published in the June 2016 issue of Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Swedish researchers tested the play, mutual grooming, and inter-cat aggressiveness…	s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1039,,
20161103	Blog	blog	Are we really supposed to stop assessing behavior in shelter dogs?	Are we really supposed to stop assessing behavior in shelter dogs? November 3, 2016 Did a recent study really suggest animal shelters stop evaluating dogs for temperament and adoption? Not exactly. The study, authored by Dr. Gary J. Patronek of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts and Janis Bradley of the National Canine Research Council, was published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior in August. Its central…	e,s,v	topic1005,topic1014,
20160802	Blog	blog	Study: How important are gradual introductions between newly-adopted and existing cats?	Study: How important are gradual introductions between newly-adopted and existing cats? August 2, 2016 Does your shelter or rescue group counsel adopters on how to carefully and gradually introduce a new cat into the family? If so, many of your adopters may well be ignoring your advice — and things work out anyway. A couple of weeks ago, Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Kate Hurley of the UC Davis…	f,p,s,v	topic1005,
20160623	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs Dr. Sara L. BennettJune 2016 Everyone wants to make sheltered life better for dogs while they wait to get adopted. Learn what works and what doesn't in this webcast.	e,s,v	topic2,topic17,topic22,topic50,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1004,topic1010,	dogs
20160519	Webcast	webcast	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption	Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Cats on a Fast Track to Adoption Dr. Brenda GriffinMay 2016 Stress can trigger physical, emotional and behavioral problems for cats in animal shelters. What can be done to help overcome stress and its negative outcomes?	e,s,v	topic2,topic4,topic17,topic22,topic50,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1008,topic1021,topic1033,topic1034,topic1004,topic1010,	cats
20160324	Blog	blog	The magic ingredient for success in adopting a puppy mill survivor	The magic ingredient for success in adopting a puppy mill survivor March 24, 2016 It’s the most important step you can take to help a newly adopted puppy mill dog adjust, say experts: If you don’t already have one, get another dog. While patience is the quality most needed by puppy mill rescue adopters, research conducted by Dr. Frank McMillan and presented at the University of Florida Maddie’s® Shelter…	f,p	topic1034,topic1004,topic1005,topic1018,
20160315	Blog	blog	Toys and TLC in animal shelters: Looking beyond adoption rates	Toys and TLC in animal shelters: Looking beyond adoption rates March 15, 2016 What if playing and interacting with shelter pets didn’t help them get adopted more easily? Would that be a reason to stop? Absolutely not, and here’s why. A number of studies in recent years have looked at the impact of toys, play, grooming and human interaction on pets in shelters. Some have shown those interventions…	s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1008,topic1018,,
20160218	Blog	blog	A stranger told her his dog had gone missing. What she told him made all the difference!	A stranger told her his dog had gone missing. What she told him made all the difference! February 18, 2016 A stranger stops you in the street and tells you his dog is missing. Would you know what to tell him? Thanks to her time volunteering for Lost Dogs Minnesota, Linda Conrad did. Conrad was packing up her van for a trip one morning when a car stopped in her driveway. He’d noticed the dog…	p,s	topic1005,topic1023,topic1003,,
20160204	Webcast	webcast	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Cat Adoption Efforts	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Cat Adoption Efforts Dr. Sheila D'ArpinoFebruary 2016 It's well known that cat health is quickly and negatively impacted by stress. But is it also making it harder for them to get adopted? Learn strategies to identify those effects not only in individual cats, but in the entire population of cats in a facility.	e,s,v	topic2,topic17,topic21,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	cats
20160202	Blog	blog	Australian study reveals challenges, pitfalls of evaluating dog behavior in shelters	Australian study reveals challenges, pitfalls of evaluating dog behavior in shelters February 2, 2016 Even the best canine behavior evaluation systems are not reliable when assessing shelter dogs, suggests a recent Australian study. Psychologist Dr. Zazie Todd’s influential blog Companion Animal Psychology took on the challenges of canine behavior evaluations in animal shelters last month. Todd examined at recent study by Monash University’s Kate Mornement, evaluating the Behavioural Assessment…	p,s	topic1005,topic1014,
20160114	Blog	blog	Playing with dogs is the best medicine	Playing with dogs is the best medicine January 14, 2016 Looking for an easy way to enhance the well being of your dog and yourself this New Year? Simply resolve to play! Just as with children, play for dogs isn't only about having fun. In fact, play is as essential for dogs' health and well being as it is enjoyable. Now is the perfect time…	f,p	topic1005,topic1013,
20160114	Webcast	webcast	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Dog Adoption Efforts	How Stress is Sabotaging Your Dog Adoption Efforts Dr. Sheila D'ArpinoJanuary 2016 Are dogs in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets? Learn to recognize the harmful effects of stress on sheltered dogs, and strategies to alleviate that stress in this free webcast.	e,s,v	topic2,topic17,topic21,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,
20160112	Blog	blog	Is stress undermining your pet adoption efforts?	Is stress undermining your pet adoption efforts? January 12, 2016 Are dogs and cats in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress? And does that make adoption more difficult and less likely for those pets? Yes, says board certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sheila D’Arpino. On January 14 and February 4, 2016, she’ll be presenting free webcasts on how stress is sabotaging your pet…	e,f,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1018,
20160105	Blog	blog	How foster homes set shelter pets up for behavioral success	How foster homes set shelter pets up for behavioral success January 5, 2016 Foster homes can provide a valuable safe harbor for stressed, fearful, or anxious shelter pets, as well as a place where they can learn behaviors that will maximize their chances for successful adoption into a permanent home. For that to happen, however, the foster family must also provide appropriate support for the easing of fears…	f,s,v	topic1005,topic1013,topic1018,,
20151201	Blog	blog	How to tell if a shelter cat is stressed, fearful or feral	How to tell if a shelter cat is stressed, fearful or feral December 1, 2015 The best way to help any cat entering an animal shelter will depend on the cat. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many shelter workers to tell the difference between a cat who is a social animal, used to humans, but severely stressed out or afraid, and a truly feral cat. Sara L. Bennett, DVM,…	s,v	topic1005,topic1006,topic1014,,,,
20151119	Blog	blog	Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month with these dog-approved recipes!	Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month with these dog-approved recipes! November 19, 2015 Want to share the peanut butter love with your favorite dog during Peanut Butter Lovers Month? The dog lovers at Maddie’s Fund® have you covered! The first two come from Kim, our Maddie’s® Adoption Program Manager. “Kongs stuffed with peanut butter and plain Cheerios are a delicious treat for dogs,” she said. “If they get…	f,p,s	topic1005,
20150923	Blog	blog	TLC from humans staves off respiratory infections in shelter cats	TLC from humans staves off respiratory infections in shelter cats September 23, 2015 Cats who receive positive attention from human caretakers while in animal shelters exhibit fewer signs of stress and a lower incidence of upper respiratory disease than cats who don’t. These results, reported in the October 2015 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Preventive Veterinary Medicine, are consistent with the authors’ earlier study on petting shelter cats,…		topic1005,topic1013,topic1008,,
20150801	Presentation	presentation	Avoiding Dog Fights in the Shelter	Avoiding Dog Fights in the Shelter Ehren Melius October 2015 Dog-to-dog aggression can be challenging, but there are myriad ways to keep your canines happy and safe.	e,s,v	topic17,topic21,topic23,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment for Shelter Cats	Enrichment for Shelter Cats Rebecca Lohnes, MS October 2015 Hear about enrichment options to increase quality of life for the cats in your facility, including low cost enrichment options, and positive training techniques.	e,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	cats
20150731	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment for Shelter Dogs	Enrichment for Shelter Dogs Rebecca Lohnes, MSOctober 2015 Positive reinforcement training and enrichment exercises are some of the best ways to reduce kennel stress and increase adoptability for shelter dogs.	e,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Getting Big Dogs Out of the Shelter via Canine Good Citizen Training	Getting Big Dogs Out of the Shelter via Canine Good Citizen Training Marian Cannell and Amy LewisFebruary 2015 Through a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive! embarked on a six-month pilot program to test the effectiveness of Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training on adoption rates. The results have been very good and show a clear adoption rate difference between dogs who undergo training and those who don’t.	e,s,v	topic2,topic3,topic17,topic20,topic25,topic90,topic92,topic93,topic94,topic97,topic99,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1033,topic1034,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1004,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1001,topic1003,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1036,topic1044,topic1044,topic1045,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues	Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues Faith Wright and Deaven WilsonFebruary 2015 Do you know how many small breed dogs are euthanized in your community shelter? In Austin, Texas in 2008, it was many more than would have been expected (roughly 500). Do you know that nearly ALL of them can be saved and although many are marked "aggressive", they rarely are?	e,f,s,v	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1008,topic1011,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1044,topic1045,	dogs
20150220	Presentation	presentation	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice	Taking Troubled Tabbies from Naughty to Nice Sara Cookson and Kristin Hill February 2015 Every rescue encounters troubled cats with issues that go beyond tortitude. The Austin Pet's Alive! Cat Behavior Team will teach you how to prevent behavior problems before they start.	e,f,s	topic1004,topic1005,topic1007,topic1011,topic1013,topic1014,topic1015,topic1016,topic1017,topic1018,topic1019,topic1020,topic1021,topic1029,topic1033,topic1034,topic1036,topic1038,topic1041,topic1042,topic1044,topic1045,
20141023	Webcast	webcast	Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes	Behavior Modification for Cats in Shelters and Foster Homes Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVBOctober 2014 Getting a leopard to change his spots sometimes seems easier than getting a domestic cat to change her behavior. Fortunately, the science of feline behavior modification has come a long way in recent years, leaving animal shelters, rescue groups, fosters and adopters with plenty of new tools to help cats become happier and well-adjusted companions.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic20,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,	cats
20131201	Article	article	Physical and Behavioral Development of Kittens for the First Six Weeks of Life	Physical and Behavioral Development of Kittens for the First Six Weeks of Life Susan Krebsbach, DVMDecember 2013 Early behavioral development of kittens is governed by the extent to which other body systems and senses have developed. An understanding of both is vital if we are to comprehend the antics of the kittens in our charge.		topic17,topic18,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,
20131101	Research	research	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Pre-Webcast Survey Results	Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Pre-Webcast Survey Results November 2013 On November 14, 2013, Maddie's Fund^® presented the webcast Helping Cats Who Hiss and Hide: Assessment, Behavior Modification and Re-Homing Strategies for Shy and Fearful Cats, with Dr. Sheila D'Arpino, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist. Those who registered for the live webcast filled out a short questionnaire regarding their own experiences with shy and fearful cats.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic19,topic20,topic23,topic93,topic94,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1014,topic1005,topic1011,topic1018,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,topic1001,topic1003,topic1005,topic1011,topic1017,topic1018,	cats
20130401	Article	article	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten	From Helpless Newborn to Skilled Acrobat: Feline Development and the Orphaned Kitten Susan Krebsbach, DVMApril 2013 Kittens may start out tiny and helpless, but they rapidly develop into some of nature's most agile and active creatures. Making sure they grow up with their social and behavioral needs met is as important as making sure their physical needs are fulfilled, says Susan Krebsbach, DVM.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic25,topic30,topic37,topic47,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,topic1004,topic1004,topic1020,topic1021,topic1004,
20120901	Presentation	presentation	Canine Body Language in the Shelter	Canine Body Language in the Shelter Dr. Sara Bennett, DVM, DACVBSeptember 2012 Have you ever wondered how dogs communicate? Are we even close to understanding them? Dr. Sara Bennett, graduate of the Purdue Shelter Veterinary Behavior Residency Program, goes through an overview of canine body language and interpretation. She discusses welfare implications of different behavior states, as well as how this can affect and be affected by length of stay in a shelter and the animal shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic18,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1019,
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Enrichment and Training for Dogs and Cats	Enrichment and Training for Dogs and Cats Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Ms. Bollen talks about the benefits of enrichment and training for both dogs and cats, as well as the value of these programs in enhancing opportunities for adoption.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Stress Reduction for Shelter Cats	Stress Reduction for Shelter Cats Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by cats in a shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	cats
20120701	Presentation	presentation	Stress Reduction for Shelter Dogs	Stress Reduction for Shelter Dogs Kelley Bollen, MS, CABCJuly 2012 Various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by dogs in a shelter environment.	e,f,p,s,v	topic17,topic22,topic48,topic49,topic1005,topic1011,topic1016,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,topic1038,topic1039,topic1005,topic1011,topic1013,topic1015,	dogs

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