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Animal behaviour resource library

Many behavioural problems are common and easily solved — that’s why we created this library of answers to frequently asked questions about animal behaviour.

The following documents will help you understand what your pet is trying to tell you through behaviour and how you can show them you understand. From litter box training, to barking, to introducing your pet to your new baby, we have information to help you and your pet live more harmoniously.

Training resources for dogs

Browse our handouts filled with educational information relating to common dog behaviours.

And Baby Makes Four

Children and Dogs

Dog to Cat Introductions

Dog Interactions

How to Handle a Dogfight

Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog

Food Bowl Exercises

Homemade Beef Liver Training Treats

Kong Recipes

Welcome Home – Rule of Three

Settling In Your New Dog

Calming Signals

The Best Dog for you

Dog Toys and Safety

Exercise for Dogs

Inside or Out

Off-Leash Park Etiquette

Understanding Reactivity

Puppy Nipping and Rough Play

Development Stages of Puppy Behaviour

Housetraining Your Puppy

The Humane Way to Train

Crate Training

Crate Games

Deaf Dog Training

Dog Training Classes

Head Collars

Housetraining Your Adult Dog

Dog Walking Equipment

Car Anxiety Plan

Charging the Clicker or “Yes”

Aggressive Behaviours – Part 1

Aggressive Behaviours – Part 2

Barking

Canine Punishment and Positive Reinforcement

Controlling Jumping

Cognitive Dysfunction

Polite Greetings

Polite Loose Leash Walking

Destructive Chewing

Digging Dogs

Recall

Food Guarding

Fearful or Shy Dogs

Separation Anxiety

Training resources for cats

Browse our handouts filled with educational information relating to common cat behaviours.

Feline Aggression Types

Feline Redirected Aggression

Learning to Play Nice

Stages of Kitten Behaviour

Cat Housesoiling Checklist

Feline Marking Behaviours

Preventing Litter Box Issues

Solving Litter Box Problems

Safe Room for Retraining Your Cat

Introduction to Cat Body Language

Carrier Training Your Cat

Introducing a Cat to a New Home

Cat Safe Room

Making New Friends – Resident Cat to Cat Introduction

Making New Friends – Resident Cat to New Dog Introduction

Making New Friends – Resident Senior Cat to New Kitten

Training Your Cat with Positive Reinforcement

Destructive Scratching

Excessive Nocturnal Activity

Get Off That or Stay Out of There

Your Talkative Cat

Marking Behaviour

The Case Against Laser Light Play

Behaviour helpline

Do you have a quick question or concern about your animal’s behaviour? Call our free Behaviour Helpline at 403-723-6019 or email us your question at behaviour.help@calgaryhumane.ca.

The phone line is not monitored on weekends, and due to the high volume of calls, please allow four to seven business days to return your call or as staff resources allow. This line is not for emergencies.

This helpline is for simple, non-urgent questions only. If you have a complex behaviour challenge such as aggression, resource guarding, or bite history; please book a private consult to give your pet the focused and personalized attention they need.

Please see our classes page to register for reactive, fearful, foundation skills, and puppy classes.