Behavior & Training
Sometimes pet behavior problems seem overwhelming, but many can be managed with the application of a little knowledge and a little effort. We’re here to help you find answers to your pet behavior questions.
Expert Insights from CCSPCA:
Your Guide to Pet Behavior and Training
Sometimes pet behavior problems seem overwhelming, but many can be managed with the application of a little knowledge and a little effort. We’re here to help you find answers to your pet behavior questions.
CCSPCA's ultimate guide for new adopters!
What to Do After You Adopt a Pet
A blog on what can cause your dog’s anxiety and the most common proven ways to calm your anxious dog.
7 Proven Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog
From feeding to grooming, socialization to potty training, we’ve got all the basics covered on how to raise a kitten.
10 Tips for Raising a Kitten
We have found several methods that can help train your dog to minimize unwanted noise.
How to get your dog to stop barking: 7 Training Tricks and Tips
There are some important benefits—to both you and your dog—of this useful management and training tool, as well as defined steps to take when you crate train a dog.
A Foolproof Guide to Successful Crate Training
Tips and wisdom on how to stop a dog from climbing a fence and venturing out into dangerous territory.
A Foolproof Guide: How to Stop a Dog from Climbing a Fence
The best ways to leave your furry friend home alone without having to worry.
Leaving a Dog Home Alone? Here are 3 Steps to Follow
A rundown on how to potty train a puppy as quickly as possible so you can get back to the cute and playful stuff.
Puppy training: How to Potty Train a Puppy
Behavioral Resource Libraries
Whether you need general training tips or assistance with a particular behavioral issue, take a look at this list of recommended resources that could be beneficial to you.
A video library featuring behavior & training tips, webinars, and lectures for dogs, cats, and other pets.
San Diego Humane Library
A resource library with information on pet health, wellness, and training.
San Francisco SPCA Library
An extensive resource library with training videos.
Pasadena Humane
A resource library offering training videos/handouts for cats and handouts for dogs.
Marin Humane
A pet behavior library featuring videos, information, and handouts for both cats & dogs.
Animal Humane Society
Train Smart - Dog Trainer Resources
1-to-1 at-home video training app, with trainers ready to help 24/7. Training partner of CCSPCA.
Goodpup
Offers a helpful guide for selecting dog trainers, which includes advice on selecting a trainer and a link to their directory.
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
This handout by Pat Miller CBCC-KA CPDT-KA from MSPCA goes over some common behavior concerns and how to manage them.
When to Manage, When to Train Handout
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