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• Reference Library

Advice from Our Experts

From ways to stop your dog from jumping on people to getting your cat to come out from under the bed, the SPCA’s staff knows how to handle problematic pet scenarios and teach you the best method to improve the situation.

We also offer helpful handouts on dog behavior, cat behavior and general pet information addressing many behavior problems. These handouts are available with permission of Denver Dumb Friends League, which has copyrighted the material. Please contact Denver Dumb Friends League for terms of use and permission if you are interested in using the handouts for a purpose other than your own personal use.

If, after reading through the common behavior problems below, you have additional questions about your pet’s behavior, please call to speak to a behavior expert at 410-235-8826, ext. 151. Our behavior experts are available to pet owners to help work with them on animal behavior problems. Correcting behavior issues improves the relationship between owners and animals to ensure the animal stays in that loving home.

Dog Behavior

• Understanding Aggression in Dogs
• Aversives for Dogs
• The Barking Dog
• Why Dogs Bite
• Puppy Chewing
• Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
• Keeping Your Dog Confined to Your Property
• Crate Training Your Dog
• Destructive Behavior in Dogs
• Developmental Stages of Puppy Behavior
• How to Solve Digging Problems
• Dealing with Dominance in Dogs
• The Benefits of an Educated Dog
• The Canine Escape Artist
• The Fearful Dog
• Helping Your Dog Overcome Fearful, Startling Noises
• How to Use a Head Halter
• House-Training Your Puppy
• Re-House-Training Your Adult Dog
• Indoor or Outdoor Dog?
• Introducing Your New Dog to Your Other Dog
• Nothing in Life is Free: A Dog Behavior Technique
• Puppy Nipping and Jumping
• Positive Reinforcement: Training with Treats and Praise
• Canine Rivalry
• Separation Anxiety
• The Training Tether
• Dog Toys and How to Use Them
• Submissive and Excitement Urination

Cat Behavior

• Understanding Aggression Between Cats
• Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People
• Aversives for Cats
• Children and Cats: Important Information for Parents
• Developmental Stages of Kitten Behavior
• The Fearful Cat
• Your Cat Needs an ID Tag!
• Indoor or Outdoor Cat?
• Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
• Litter Box Problem Prevention
• Litter Box Problem Solutions
• Play with Your Cat!
• Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
• Discouraging Roaming Cats
• Destructive Scratching in Cats
• Why Cats Talk
• Cat Toys and How to Use Them

Pet Info

• Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival
• Choosing a Boarding Kennel
• Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
• Cold Weather Tips
• Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats
• Fourth of July Hazards
• Grieving the Loss of Your Pet
• Halloween Tips
• Finding Help for Serious Behavior Problems
• Holiday Hazards
• Hot Weather Tips
• Moving with Your Pet
• Positive Reinforcement: Training with Treats and Praise
• Selecting the Right Pet
• Don’t Want to Spay/Neuter Your Pet?
• Stress Relief for Your Pet
• Territorial Marking Behavior in Dogs and Cats
• Is This a Good Time to Adopt a Pet?

 

 

 

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