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There can be behavioral problems that are not as simple, but are still workable!

If you have read over some of the information on this site, and find that you need more specific or hands on help, consider calling a local trainer or animal behaviorist:

Toledo Area Humane Society behavior help line: 419-891-0706

Traci Shreyer is a certified applied animal behaviorist 614-370-4534

Toledo Kennel Club
Purebred registration, training classes
419-865-8736

Gardner Training
Animal obedience classes
419-843-5161

Denver Dumb Friends League
Pet behavior hotline
303-696-4941, ext 346-dogs/ ext 348-cats

A Promised Friend

Cats International is an organization dedicated to keeping cats in their homes by offering free behavioral counseling via telephone. Call (262) 654-0764.

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If you are having a behavioral problem with your pet, check out the following list of resources. Many times behavioral problems can be corrected by very simple steps. Sometimes it can be as simple as if the cat is going outside the litter box, it is because you recently switched litter brands or don't have enough litter boxes in the house.
See our Who to Call page for additional resources for your animal concerns. Check out the No More Homeless Pets Forum at Best Friends Animal Society for more great help on animal behavior issues: Cat Behavior tips by Traci Shreyer, animal behaviorist. Dog Behavior tips by Sherry Woodard, dog trainer and care consultant. Pocket Pets information. All of the links below have been generously shared with us by the Denver Dumb Friends League in Denver, Colorado. Resources are listed by category and are PDF files Selecting a Pet Selecting the Right Pet Is this the Best Time to Adopt a Pet? Dog Behavior Advice: Aversives for Dogs The Barking Dog The Benefits of an Educated Dog The Canine Escape Artist Canine Rivalry Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents Crate Training Your Dog Dealing With Dominance In Dogs Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Chewing Destructive Behavior in Dogs Developmental Stages of Puppy Behavior Dog Toys and How to Use Them The Fearful Dog Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises House-Training Puppies How to Solve Digging Problems How to Use a Head Halter Inside or Out? - Making Your Dog Part of the Family Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog Keeping Your Dog Confined To Your Property Nothing in Life is Free 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 Training Tether Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs Why Dogs Bite: a Guideline for Children Cat Behavior Advice Aversives for 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 Discouraging Roaming Cats The Fearful Cat Feline Social Behavior Between Family Cats Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets Litter Box Problem Prevention Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play Play with Your Cat Solving Litter-Box Problems Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People Your Cat Needs a Tag! Your Talkative Cat All Pets Choosing a Boarding Kennel Don't Want to Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered? The Fourth of July Hazards Grieving the Loss of Your Pet Halloween Tips Holiday Hazards Hot Weather Tips Is This the Best Time to Adopt a Pet? Moving with Your Pet Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival Selecting the Right Pet Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains Territorial Marking Behavior in Dogs and Cats Training Your Dog or Cat with Treats and Praise Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats When the Behavior Helpline Can't Help Winter Hazards Small Pet Care Ferrets Gerbils Guinea Pigs Hamsters Mice Rabbits House-Rabbit Habitats Your First House Rabbit: What to Expect House-Rabbit Toys How to Build a Bunny Box Introducing House Rabbits House-Rabbit Health House-Rabbit Dietary Recommendations House-Rabbit Behavior
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