Anyone who has ever had a pet can testify to unwanted behaviors. Chewing, hissing, barking, digging, jumping, biting, litter-box issues. The list of problem areas can seem long at times. Without help for these behavioral issues, many pets find themselves given or returned to shelters. Many never leave.
“In the United States, an excess of three million pets are destroyed each year, and most are due to behavioral issues,” according to Cal Morgan, President of the Michigan Humane Society and Board of Director’s President for the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators. “In fact, behavior is the number one reason for pets being returned, relinquished and destroyed in our animal shelters,” said Morgan.
With staggering numbers like these, people who love pets have worked tirelessly through the years to make a difference and save the lives of pets who could make wonderful additions to families with the right training. One such group is the Animal Behavior Network.
The Animal Behavior Network
Founded by Dr. Rolan and Susan Tripp, the Animal Behavior Network offers email lessons, online pet behavior topics, videos and lectures to help improve the relationship between pets and their owners. Behavior problems can be avoided, Tripp contends.
“Obtaining a new pet is a golden opportunity to give pets and people a successful fresh start. Even people who have enjoyed pets their whole lives may not understand how to raise pets to become happy, well-behaved members of a human family,” he said.
These online pet behavior courses are offered free for 30 days to pet owners to “help save pets’ lives and educate those who love pets,” according to Tripp.
Pets Best is proud to partner with the Animal Behavior Network and their “Positive Pet Parenting Saves Lives” program.
With a free national education program aimed at improving pet behavior, the Animal Behavior Network offers online courses that help pet owners, pet professionals and veterinarians improve the relationship between pets and people.
Sign up today for a free 30-day course with the Animal Behavior Network and start enjoying the benefits of positive pet parenting.