Behavioral Resources

Looking for the most up to date scientific information on animal welfare, behavioral issues and dog training?

(Feel free to contact Dr. Sarah Cutler!)

Veterinary Behavior Society Announces Position on Punishment  (American Veterinary Medical Association)

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorists
AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines  (American Animal Hospital Association)

Peacable Paws: Dog and Puppy Training  (Pat Miller CPDT website)

Patricia McConnell  (Patricia McConnell, PH.d)

Karen Pryor – Clicker Training

Victoria Stilwell – VS Dog Training Adacemy

Certification Council  for professional dog trainers

Position Statement on Training Aids and Methods  (ASPCA)

Humane Society: Dog  (Humane Society)

AKC: Training Your Dog with Rewards and Positive Reinforcement  (AKC)

Seven Reasons to Use Reward-Based Dog Training Methods

Looking for Feline Enrichment Ideas and Feline Behavior Help?

(feel free to contact Dr. Sarah Cutler!)

ASPCA: Feline Enrichment

ASPCA: Common Cat Behavior Issues

Enrichment Tips for Cats (That Many People Miss)

Cornell Feline Health Center: Feline Behavior Problems: Aggression

Feline Behavior Issues

Dr. Sophia Yin: Cat Behavior

Did Dr. Cutler recommend you see a board certified veterinary behaviorist?

https://www.lindellvetbehavior.com

http://www.nycvetbehavior.com/about-us.html

http://vetmed.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/departments-and-services/behavior/

https://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/ryan-veterinary-hospital/services/behaviormedicine

Looking to adopt a dog or cat?

Links to local rescue groups:

For the Love of Dogs (dogs only)

https://ny-petrescue.org (cats and dogs)

http://www.spca914.org (cats and dogs)

ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) Beacon:  https://www.arfbeacon.org

SNARR (Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation) Northeast. https://snarrnortheast.org