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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

Calming Your Anxious Dog

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

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

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

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

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 ...
Treating is Tricky: Making a plan for training

Treating is Tricky: Making a plan for training

The legendary animal trainer Bob Bailey once said, “Training is a mechanical skill.” While it ...
Unmasking Cat Litterbox Problems

Unmasking Cat Litterbox Problems

Cats get surrendered each year because of litterbox problems. We sympathize with both the cats ...
Are you catching your dog being good?

Are you catching your dog being good?

It is great to have a dog that responds reliably to cues to "sit," "stay," ...
Are those cats playing... or fighting?

Are those cats playing… or fighting?

It can often be difficult to understand if your cats are playing or fighting, causing ...
Muzzles aren't just for bad dogs...

Muzzles aren’t just for bad dogs…

Muzzles aren’t just for “dangerous dogs.” Any dog could potentially bite if they are injured, ...