Shelter and Rescue Work : How-To Guides

An orange cat and black and white kitten nose-to-nose checking each other out

Introducing Cats to Other Cats

We want everything to go as smoothly as possible when you bring your newly adopted cats home, so here are some tips on introducing a new cat to a home with resident cats....Read More

Animal control officer holding a cat in front of some kennels at a municipal shelter

Humane Animal Control Manual

In the Humane Animal Control manual, you will find a road map for progressive, community-based animal care and control....Read More

White-and-black feral cat is standing among bushes and meowing. Humane cat traps for TNVR are important to caring for outdoor cats like this one.

How to Use Humane Cat Traps for TNVR

The following are guidelines recommended by Best Friends Animal Society for trapping community cats (often referred to as free-roaming, stray, and feral cats) for the purpo...Read More

dog being taught to wait at a kennel door

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Teaching a dog to wait at open doors can be an incredibly useful skill....Read More

Person teaching a dog to trade with a bone and some treats

How to Teach a Dog to Trade

Many of us have been involved in an inadvertent game of “keep away” with our dogs — when the dog snatches something and then refuses to give it up....Read More

person teaching a dog how to sit outdoors

How to Teach a Dog to Sit in 3 Easy Steps

Teaching a dog to sit can be useful in instances where you need your dog to stop jumping on something (or someone) or to wait politely an...Read More

person using a toy as a reward to teach a dog to come

How to Teach a Dog to Come

Teaching your dog to come when called is a great safety tool to have in place....Read More

How to Teach a Dog to 'Back Up'

Walking backward or backing up doesn’t come naturally to most dogs, so it’s a dog training skill they have to learn....Read More

How to Teach a Dog 'Off'

You can teach a dog the “off” command to get your dog to move from a spot where you don’t want them....Read More

Dog who has been taught to go to his place waiting patiently in that spot

How to Teach a Dog 'Go to Your Place'

Teaching a dog to go to a specific place can be helpful when you need your dog to settle down or stay in a particular spot for a while....Read More

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