Animal Behavior Department

Welcome to the Behavior Department of the Houston SPCA!  We are the sole training facility in the Harris County area that employs only college-educated, experienced Animal Behavior Specialists certified by nationally recognized organizations, such as the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Did you know…

•  Our behavior department is made up of certified behaviorists that have over a decade of experience in   working with shelter animals and consulting with people.
•  Our staff has diverse and specialized experience in behavior problems including  not getting along with other pets in the house, problems with house training and much more.
•  Our staff has extensive experience working with many different species that include dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, horses, reptiles and more.
•  Our staff always uses all positive, humane methods with your pets. 
•  Our staff attends educational events every year to ensure we are always using the most progressive and effective methods with your pets.
•  Our staff is friendly, easy to work with and willing to stick with you every step of the way.
•  As part of our commitment to having pets stay in their homes, we keep our prices very low so that everyone can access our professional and certified services. 
•  Our certified behaviorists are here seven days a week for your convenience.

We Offer…

• Behavior consultations
  Do you have a pet that has a behavior that is concerning you?  We specialize in working with animals that might not like other animals, bark at people or other dogs, have house-soiling issues, anxiety or fear based issues & more.  Whether it’s a serious concern or something like a dog jumping on guests, we’re here with solutions.  Contact our Animal Behavior and Training Department via email or call 713-869-7722 ext. 190 for more information.
• A wide range of training classes for you and you companion animal. Visit our Training Page to see all the classes we offer.

General Animal Behavior Information

These handouts are for general recommendation purposes only.  If you have any questions regarding these handouts please call the Animal Behavior Department at 713-869-7722  x190.  Some behavior problems can be triggered by medical conditions and we recommend that you consult your veterinarian for a complete medical examination for your pet.
 

Cat Behavior

Solving Litter Box Problems
Pregnancy/Toxoplasmosis
Inter-cat Aggression in the Home
Managing Your Kittens Rough Play
Plants Toxic to Cats
Introducing A New Cat
New Cat and the Litter Box
Positive Reinforcement
Enrichment for Cats
Cat Behavior
Cats and Destructive Scratching
Discouraging Roaming Cats
Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors/Stains

Kitten Behavior Managing Your Kittens Rough Play Enrichment for Cats Cat Behavior Cats and Destructive Scratching Developmental Stages of Kittens Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors/Stains Dog Behavior Too Much Barking Separation Anxiety  Protective Behavior in Dogs Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival Submissive/Excitement Urination Children and Dogs Enrichment for Dogs Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors/Stains Inside or Outside Dog Introducing a New Dog Nothing in Life is Free Positive Reinforcement How to Use a Head Halter How to Solve Jumping Up House Training Your Dog Dog Toys and How to Use Them Crate Training Your Dog Digging Destructive Chewing Puppy Behavior Stages of Puppy Behavior Submissive/Excitement Urination Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors/Stains Nothing in Life is Free Positive Reinforcement How to Use a Head Halter How to Solve Jumping Up How to Clip Your Puppy's Nails House Training Your Dog Dog Toys and How to Use Them Dealing with Puppy Behavior:  Chewing Dealing with Puppy Behavior Crate Training Your Dog Digging Destructive Chewing Horses, Small Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Others! Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors/Stains Enrichment for Small Mammals Enrichment for Reptiles Enrichment for Horses Enrichment for Birds Ferret Care Guinea Pigs Positive Reinforcement

If you need more help , please feel free to visit our Training Page for information on all our training classes.