Behavior Library
Great Plains SPCA always recommends positive reinforcement style training. Please see the articles below, created by Denver Dumb Friends League, for common behavior concerns and how you can help you pet be the best it can be.
Dogs
Children and Dogs
Destructive Chewing
Developmental Stages of Puppy Behavior
Dog Toys and How to Use Them
Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises
House-Training Puppies
How to Solve Digging Problems
Inside or Out? – Making Your Dog Part of the Family
Keeping Your Dog Confined to Your Property
Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog Or Cat With Treats And Praise
Puppy Nipping
Re-House-Training Your Adult Dog
Separation Anxiety
Submissive or Excitement Urination
The Barking Dog
The Benefits of an Educated Dog
The Canine Escape Artist
The Fearful Dog
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Cats
Cat Toys and How to Use Them
Cats: Indoor vs. Outdoor
Children and Cats: Important Information for Parents
Destructive Scratching in Cats
Developmental Stages of Kitten Behavior
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Resident Cat
Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog Or Cat With Treats And Praise
Solving Litter-Box Problems
Territorial Marking Behavior in Dogs and Cats
The Fearful Cat
