Pet Behavior Advice
Helping you and your pet develop a rewarding relationship
Understanding and shaping pet behavior
If your cat has you climbing the walls or your dog is driving you crazy, we can help. Our experienced staff and trained volunteers are available to offer advice on pet behavior and training. Our goal is to help overcome issues so you and your pet will be happy together. Look through the following "Pets For Life" PDF files for insights and advise on animal behavior issues. If your pet concern is not fully addressed, call our Dog or Cat shelter for additional help.
Dog Behavior Advice
Dogs - Barking problems PDF
Dogs - Calming fearful behavior PDF
Dogs - Canine escape artist PDF
Dogs - Crate_training_your_dog PDF
Dogs - Destructive chewing PDF
Dogs - Dominant dog behavior
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Dogs - Introducing a new dog
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Dogs - Nothing in life is free PDF
Dogs - Pet stains and odors PDF
Dogs - Positive reinforcement PDF
Dogs - Reducing separation anxiety PDF
Dogs - Stop your dog from digging PDF
Dogs - Submissive urination PDF
Dogs - Dog Toys PDF
Dogs - Unusual eating habits PDF
Dogs - Urine marking issues PDF
Dogs - Using a head halter PDF
Raising a puppy
Dogs - Puppies - Chewing behavior PDF
Dogs - Puppies - House training PDF
Dogs - Puppies - Normal nipping and rough behavior PDF
Dogs - Puppies - Understanding Behavior PDF
Cat Behavior Advice
Cats - Aggression - Cat to cat PDF
Cats - Aggression - Cat to people PDF
Cats - And your pregnancy PDF
Cats - Destructive scratching PDF
Cats - Reducing fearful behavior PDF
Cats - Discouraging free roaming cats
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Cats - General safety PDF
Cats - Introducing a new cat PDF
Cats - Litter box problems PDF
Cats - Positive reinforcement PDF
Cats - Toys PDF
Cats - Understanding talkative cats PDF
Cats - Unusual eating habits PDF
Cats - Urine marking issues PDF
Cats - Kitten behavior
Cats - Kittens - Litter box training PDF
Cats - Kittens - Rough play PDF
Cats - Kittens - Understanding kittens PDF
Pets and health issues
Family - Coping with allergies to pets PDF
Family - Caring for pets when you are sick PDF