Resources

Trusted Resources

Finding reputable animal behavior information on the internet can be difficult.

We’ve collected a list of behavior-related websites, videos, and books that you can trust for more information.

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists: The internet home for ACVB which includes a Find A Veterinary Behaviorist Directory for pet owners and veterinarians as well as information on how to become a veterinary behaviorist.

Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet Blog: A blog written by veterinary behaviorists. It features many rotating “guest bloggers” covering a range of interesting topics.

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: The internet home for AVSAB, an organization of veterinary behaviorists, veterinarians, and research scientists. Here you’ll find several position statements on punishment, dominance, and breed specific legislation (to name a few) as well as a directory of AVSAB professionals.

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC): The internet home for IAABC. The goals of the IAABC are to standardize and support the practice of animal behavior consulting, to provide quality, evidence-based education and peer and supervising mentoring, and to provide resources for pet owners needing advice. The website includes a Find a Behavior Consultant Directory for pet owners and information on how to become a member of the IAABC

Family Paws Parent Education: This group provides support and resources for families with dogs. You’ll find excellent information on how to prepare your dog for the arrival of your baby.

Fear Free Happy Homes: A companion website to Fear Free Pets, whose mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. Fear Free Happy Homes offers a free membership to pet owners which includes access to videos with easy-to-implement tips and articles reviewed by veterinary behaviorists covering a range of topics including behavior, enrichment, health, training, travel, and vet visits.