Behavior Information

As a service to you, the Placer SPCA has compiled Behavior Information Sheets, available on our website and at our center.

For additional help with behavior issues, please call the Behavior Help Line at (916) 782-7722 x. 258 or (530) 885-7387 x. 258 or email behavior@placerspca.org. For more information about the Behavior Services offered by the Placer SPCA, please click here.

All Pets

Preparing Your Pet For Baby’s Arrival
Is This The Best Time To Adopt A Pet?
When The Behavior Helpline Can't Help
Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
Unusual Eating Habits In Dogs and Cats
Grieving the Loss of Your Pet
When You Move       
Positive Reinforcement
Selecting The Right Pet For You
Territorial Marking Behavior In Dogs And Cats

Dogs 

“Bark!  Bark!  Bark!”
Canine Rivalry
Keeping Your Dog Confined to Your Property
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Crate Training Your Dog
Aversives For Dogs
Destructive Chewing
Introducing Your New Dog To Your Resident Dog
Dog Toys And How To Use Them
Understanding Aggressive Behavior In Dogs
Dealing With Dominance In Dogs
The Educated Dog
The Canine Escape Artist
Helping Your Dog Overcome The Fear Of Thunder and Other Startling Noises
The Fearful Dog
Housetraining Your Puppy
How to Solve the Digging Problem
Nothing In Life Is Free
Developmental Stages Of Puppy Behavior
Dealing With Normal Puppy Behavior: Chewing
Dealing With Normal Puppy Behavior: Nipping And Rough Play
Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
Separation Anxiety
Submissive and Excitement Urination
How to Use A Head Halter
Why Dogs Bite: A Guide for Children
Inside or Out? Making Your Dog a Part of the Family

Cats

Aversives For Cats
Your Cat Needs A Tag!
Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People
Introducing Your New Cat To Your Other Pets
Your Cat: Indoors Or Out
Developmental Stages Of Kitten Behavior
Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
Starting Out Right With Your New Cat And The Litter Box
Discouraging Roaming Cats
Destructive Scratching Cats
The Fearful Cat
Your Talkative Cat 

Placer SPCA: Your Local Companion Animal Welfare Experts

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.