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Behavior Help
Is your pet exhibiting negative behavior? You are not alone. Nearly every pet owner has experienced difficult behavior from a pet. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has an extensive library of pet-care tips for cats and dogs, as well as horses and small animals. In addition, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has published its Pets for Life Behavior Series. Below you’ll find several links from both organizations, to assist in enhancing your relationship with your four-legged companion. For more behavior-help suggestions, visit either of the sites above.
Cats
- Aggression (general)
- Aggression between cats
- Aggression toward people
- Cat toys
- Compulsive behavior
- Destructive scratching I
- Destructive scratching II
- Fearful cats
- Free-roaming cats
- Introducing a new cat
- Kitten-behavior basics
- Kitten's rough play
- Litter-box problems I
- Litter-box problems II
- Litter-box training
- Meowing and yowling
- Noisy cats
- Positive reinforcement I
- Positive reinforcement II
- Pregnancy and your cat
- Removing pet stains and odors
- Unusual eating habits
- Urine-marking behavior
Dogs
- Aggression
- Aggressive behavior
- Barking I
- Barking II
- Begging at the table
- Canine escape artist
- Crate training
- Destructive chewing
- Digging
- Dog-bite prevention
- Dog toys
- Dominant dogs
- Fearful dogs
- Fear of thunder/loud noises
- Housetraining a puppy
- Introducing a new dog
- Positive reinforcement
- Puppy-behavior basics
- Puppy chewing
- Puppy's rough play
- Removing pet stains and odors
- Separation anxiety I
- Separation anxiety II
- Submissive/excitement urination
- Training techniques: Nothing in life is free I
- Training techniques: Nothing in life is free II
- Unusual eating habits
- Urine-marking behavior
- Using a head halter
Miscellaneous Topics
Behaviorists
If the tips and suggestions above do not prove effective for you, please consider seeking out a local pet behaviorist. These experts can work with you and your pet on a one-on-one basis, tailoring solutions to your specific needs. Visit the Yellow Pages for a list of local professionals.
