Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior
It's hot out there!
Your best friend would love to spend time with you outdoors, but precautions must be taken to make sure he is kept safe.
Take it on the road!
Traveling with your pet can be an adventure. Here are tips to make it an enjoyable experience.
Why does my pet do what he does?
Animals, like people, all have distinct personalities and sometimes their behavior can drive us crazy!!
Often given as the reason for relinquishing ownership of a pet, bad behaviors are often easily changed with education and training.
There is a wealth of information available online to help you understand and manage your pet's behavior. Scroll through the links below and find the one that best describes the issues you might be facing with your troublesome family member.
The RVSPCA has an animal behaviorist on staff with the knowledge and experience to assist you with most any behavior issue you might be facing with your pet. She is available to help you to build a life-long bond with your pet(s). please send your questions or concerns to the behaviorist, or call 540.339.9508.
The Most Common Issues Faced by Dog Owners...
The Benefits of an Educated Dog
The Canine Escape Artist
Canine Rivalry
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Crate Training Your Dog
Destructive Behavior in Dogs
Developmental Stages Of Puppies
Dog Toys and How to Use Them
The Fearful Dog
Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises
Housetraining Puppies
How to Solve Digging Problems
How to Use a Head Halter
Inside or Out? - Making Your Dog Part of the Family
Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog
Nothing in Life is Free
Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
Puppy Chewing
Separation Anxiety
Submissive or Excitement Urination
Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
Why Dogs Bite: a Guideline for Children
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Understanding your cat's behavior can make life with Fluffy a lot more pleasant!
Cat Behaviors
Cats: Indoor vs. Outdoor
Cat Toys and How to Use Them
Destructive Scratching in Cats
Developmental Stages of Kitten Behavior
Feline Social Behavior and Aggression Between Family Cats
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
Litter Box Problem Prevention - Starting Out Right With Your Cat
Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
Solving Litter Box Problems
Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
The Fearful Cat
Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People
