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Preserving the

human/animal bond!

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.

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

Other Resources for Pet Guardians

Didn't find the answers you need?

Call our Behavior Helpline 734-662-5545

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