You can do it!
Having a behavior issue with your pet? We’ve all been there! After 100+ years and tens of thousands of adoptions, we’ve learned a few things and are happy to share. Browse our library for help with common behavior issues.
Featured Tips from HSHV's Behavior Specialists
How to pick the right cat for you
You've decided you're ready to adopt a cat! How do you pick the right one? ...
Operation Cooperative Canine (a.k.a., getting a dog’s buy-in for basic caregiving)
Cooperative care allows your dog to be a willing participant in a necessary activity that ...
Cat-astrophic eating
Do you have a cat who gulps their food, sometimes so quickly that they almost ...
What’s positive reinforcement and why do we use it?
Why do we use positive reinforcement when training and working with our dogs? Positive reinforcement ...
Calming Your Anxious Dog
Our staff and volunteers spend hours each day walking the dogs and providing them with ...
How to help your one and only kitten
While it may be hard to find peer-reviewed data on what we in the animal ...
How to choose your kitty
It can be overwhelming when you come to the shelter looking for a cat or ...
How to “enrich” your dog’s life
We all know how important enrichment is for our animals. Enrichment gives them the opportunity ...
How to introduce guests to your avoidant or reactive dog
Does your dog avoid or react to strangers? Bark, growl, run away, or hide? Here's ...
