Careers at the Calgary Humane Society

Overview

Cats
Adopting a Cat
Cat Body Language
Cat Housesoiling Checklist
Cat Run Instructions
Cat Toys and How To Use Them
Cat Types
Controlling Undesirable Behaviours in Cats
Destructive Scratching
Detering Cats From Specific Areas
Developmental Stages of Kitten Behaviour
Excessive Nocturnal Activity In Cats
Exercise For Cats
Feline Aggression Types and Suggestions
Feline Marking Behaviours
Feline Redirected Aggression
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
Managing Your Kitten's Rough Play
Play Aggression In Cats
Play With Your Cat
Preventing Litter Box Issues
Solving Litter Box Problems
The Inside Story
Your Cat: Indoors or Out?
Your Talkative Cat

Dogs
Aggressive Behaviour, Part 1
Aggressive Behaviour, Part 2
And Baby Makes Four...
Barking
Calming Signals
Children and Dogs
Cognitive Dysfunction
Controlling Jumping
Controlling Pulling and Lunging
Crate Games
Crate Training Your Dog
Deaf Dog Training
Destructive Chewing
Developmental Stages of Puppy Behaviour
Digging Dogs
Dog Interactions
Dog Toys and How to Use Them
Dog Training Classes
Dog Training Equipment
Excitable and Disobedient Dogs
Exercise For Dogs
Fearful or Shy Dogs
Food Bowl Exercises
Head Collars
Housetraining Your Adult Dog
How To Handle a Dog Fight
Inside or Out?
Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog
Kong Recipes and Information
Leash Induced Aggression
Microwaved Beef Liver Training Treats
Muzzles
Nothing In Life Is Free
Puppy Nipping and Rough Play
Relationship Building
Separation Anxiety
Step In Harness and Double Ended Leash
Submissive and Excitement Urination
The Best Dog For You
Training Tether
Understanding Dog Aggression

General
Bibliography
Fears, Phobias and Anxieties
Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet
Helpful Websites and Calgary Contacts
Plants That Are Dangerous To Your Pet
Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival
Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats


Behaviour Problems?

To the left is a guide of the most commonly asked about behaviour problems, linking you to information that is most appropriate for that concern.

The information given is meant as a tool to assist in the control and modification of existing behavioural issues. Diagnosing a behaviour problem is a not always easy. Contact us or your veterinarian for more information.

If you still require assistance after reading the appropriate information, please call the Behaviour Helpline at (403)250-7912, ext. 344. Our automated helpline answers calls, 24 hours a day, to record your information and concerns so that trained employees and volunteers can call you back and assist you with your pet.