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Preserving the
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Through our Behavior Helpline, callers are offered one-on-one help on the specific problem they are facing with attention given to the unique circumstances of the household. Pet guardians often need more in-depth information that is tailored to their unique situation and skill level. Trained volunteers will offer a combination of information and guidance to help them resolve the problem they are facing. Because it is often the emotions associated with the problem that cause a break in the human/animal bond, and cause people to surrender their animals, callers will also be helped to understand the nature of the problem, thereby generating a greater level of patience, and be given recommendations, emotional support and encouragement needed to work through the problem. A trained volunteer will retrieve and respond to messages left on our HSHV
Behavior Helpline 734-662-5545.
All messages will be answered within 48 hours and follow-up support will also be provided.
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Behavior Reference Library
Feel free to browse our library for information on common behavior issues
for all pets, cats, and dogs.

All Pets
Is This the Best Time to Adopt a Pet?
Selecting the Right Pet For You
Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog or Cat With Treats and Praise
Territorial Marking Behavior in Dogs and Cats
Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats
Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
Grieving the Loss of Your Pet
Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival
When You Move
When the Behavior Helpline Can’t Help
Cats
Starting Out Right: Your New Cat and the Litter Box
Solving Litter Box Problems
Developmental Stages of Kitten Behavior
Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
Cat Toys and How to Use Them
Aversives for Cats
Cats: Destructive Scratching
The Fearful Cat
Declawing Cats
Your Cat: Indoors or Out?
Your Cat Needs a Tag
Discourage Roaming Cats
Your Talkative Cat
Feline Social Behavior and Aggression Between Family Cats
Understanding Cat Aggression Toward People
Dogs
Nothing In Life is Free
The Educated Dog
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Why Dogs Bite: A Guideline for Children
Developmental Stages of Puppy Behavior
Dealing With Normal Puppy Behavior: Chewing
Dealing With Normal Puppy Behavior: Nipping and Rough Play
Housetraining Your Puppy
Crate Training Your Dog
The Food Bowl Game
Dog Toys and How to Use Them
How to Use a Head Halter
Introducing Pets to a New Dog
Inside or Out? – Making Your Dog Part of the Family
Keeping Your Dog Confined to Your Property
Aversives for Dogs
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Bark! Bark! Bark!
Canine Rivalry
Destructive Chewing
How to Solve the Digging Problem
Dealing With Dominance in Dogs
The Canine Escape Artist
The Fearful Dog
Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises
Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
Separation Anxiety
Submissive and Excitement Urination
Ring Bell to Go Outside
Didn't find the answers you need?
Call our Behavior Helpline 734-662-5545
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