The Larimer Humane Society strongly supports dog training classes as a fun and affirmative bonding opportunity for you and your pet. The Behavior and Enrichment program at LHS offers toys, positive mental stimulation, basic training and a calming environment to the adoptable animals waiting for new homes. Keeping the animals comfortable and happy is one of the most important goals of the Larimer Humane Society.

We know you love your dog or cat and want to have a wonderful relationship. Sometimes the behavior of dogs and cats can be challenging. In order to help you handle many behavior problems, we provide behavior help sheets on our website and at LHS. If you need additional help, please contact your veterinarian or a certified animal behaviorist.

Dogs and Puppies

Are You Ready for a Dog?
Help! My Dog Won't Stop Barking!
The Canine Escape Artist
How to Stop Your Dog From Digging
Why Dogs Bite: A Guideline for Children
Reducing Separation Anxiety
Dogs: Destructive Chewing
Calming the Fearful Dog
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Crate Training Your Dog
Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog
How to Use a Gentle Leader
The Well-Mannered Dog
Nothing In Life Is Free
Using Aversives to Modify Your Dog
Helping Your Dog Overcome Fear of Thunder & Other Startling Noises
Dealing with Submissive and Excitement Urination
Understanding Your Puppy's Behavior and Development
Housetraining Your Puppy
Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Nipping and Rough Play
Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Chewing

Cats and Kittens

Introducing Your New Cat to the Litterbox
Solving Litterbox Problems
My Cat Will Not Use Its Litterbox. What do I do?
Destructive Scratching in Cats
Solving Aggression Between Family Cats
Understanding Cat Aggression Towards People
Reducing Your Cat's Fearful Behavior
Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets
Unleash Your Cat's Potential: Try Trick Training!
Children and Cats: Important Information for Parents
Reasons to Keep Your Cat Indoors
Understanding Your Talkative Cat
Using Aversives to Modify Your Cat
How to Discourage Free Roaming Cats in Your Neighborhood
Positive Reinforcement in Cats
Cat Toys and How to Use Them
Your Pregnancy and Your Cat
Important Information for Kitten Adopters
Understanding Your Kitten's Behavior & Development
Managing Your Kitten's Rough Play

Small Mammals

Guinea Pig Behavior and Nutrition
Caring for Your New Ferret

Pet Birds

Avian Enrichment
Biting is Not a Natural Parrot Behavior
Understanding the Myths about Height Dominance

General Behavior Sheets

Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog with Treats and Praise
Why Positive Reinforcement is More Effective Than Punishment
Helpful Hints & Training Tips
Overcoming Boredom
Recommended Behavior Reading List
Reducing Urine Marking
Removing Pet Stains and Odors
Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats
Preparing Pets for a New Baby
Caring for Pets When You Are Ill
Coping with Allergies