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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
Are you really happy to see me?
Appeasement behaviors in dogs are easy to miss and often misinterpreted. Humans often perceive these ...
Our aging cats: What to know meow
If we're lucky, our cats will live with us for a long time, sometimes into ...
Treat Tosses, Sniff Hunts, Hand Delivers: Speaking Your Dog’s Reward Language
Many people are familiar with the basics of marker training, where we teach the dog ...
The Secret Life of Cats: Why They Guard Their Favorite Things
We talk a lot about resource guarding in dogs, but not as much time is ...
Looking for the ultimate reward?
Performing preference tests with your dog can help you learn a little more about what ...
Ask me first, please! – Your dog
Have you ever reached towards the head of a dog to offer some petting, only ...
Bringing a new cat home?
When we're speaking to adopters or planning for bringing a new cat home, what are ...
Doggone grrreat indoor activities!
On days when our dogs are stuck inside, it’s important to provide physically and mentally ...
Step by Step… Staying Together on Walks
Taking our dogs for walks is beneficial for many reasons. It allows them to burn ...
