Behavior & Training

Sometimes pet behavior problems seem overwhelming, but many can be managed with the application of a little knowledge and a little effort. We’re here to help you find answers to your pet behavior questions.

Your Guide to Pet Behavior and Training

Expert Insights from CCSPCA:

What to Do After You Adopt a Pet

CCSPCA's ultimate guide for new adopters!

7 Proven Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog

Learn what can cause your dog’s anxiety and the most common ways to calm them.

10 Tips for Raising a Kitten

From feeding to grooming, socialization to potty training, we’ve got all the basics covered on how to raise a kitten.

How to get your dog to stop barking: 7 Training Tricks and Tips

We have found several methods that can help train your dog to minimize unwanted noise.

A Foolproof Guide to Successful Crate Training

There are some important benefits—to both you and your dog—of this useful management and training tool, as well as defined steps to take when you crate train a dog.

A Foolproof Guide: How to Stop a Dog from Climbing a Fence

Tips and wisdom on how to stop a dog from climbing a fence and venturing out into dangerous territory.

Leaving a Dog Home Alone? Here are 3 Steps to Follow

The best ways to leave your furry friend home alone without having to worry.

Puppy training: How to Potty Train a Puppy

A rundown on how to potty train a puppy as quickly as possible so you can get back to the cute and playful stuff.

Behavioral Resource Libraries

Whether you need general training tips or assistance with a particular behavioral issue, take a look at this list of recommended resources that could be beneficial to you.

San Diego Humane Library

A video library featuring behavior & training tips, webinars, and lectures for dogs, cats, and other pets.

San Francisco SPCA Library

A resource library with information on pet health, wellness, and training.

Pasadena Humane

An extensive resource library with training videos.

Marin Humane

A resource library offering training videos/handouts for cats and handouts for dogs.

Animal Humane Society

A pet behavior library featuring videos, information, and handouts for both cats & dogs.

Train Smart - Dog Trainer Resources

Goodpup

1-to-1 at-home video training app, with trainers ready to help 24/7. Training partner of CCSPCA.

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers

Offers a helpful guide for selecting dog trainers, which includes advice on selecting a trainer and a link to their directory.

When to Manage, When to Train

This handout by Pat Miller CBCC-KA CPDT-KA from MSPCA goes over some common behavior concerns and how to manage them.

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