Navigating HSPPR's Behavioral Assessment tools for Cats and Dogs The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a high-volume, open-admission animal shelter serving Southern Colorado, providing care for over 25,000 animals annually. Behavior assessments play a crucial role in ensuring successful adoption matches, identifying behavioral concerns that may require modification, and evaluating potential risks to both people and animals. This session highlights three key tools: the Pueblo Canine Assessment Tool (PCAT), the Cat Assessment Tool (CAT), and the Canine Assessment of Risk for Shelters (CARS). These tools offer structured frameworks for assessing sociability, thresholds, and risks, helping shelter staff make informed decisions about animal management, adoptability, and preparing animals for success, even when background information is limited. Join us as we explore: • How PCAT and CARS can aid in assessing behavioral tendencies. • Strategies for managing risks and creating individualized care plans. • Insights into promoting adoptability and setting up dogs for success in shelter environments. Real-world examples, data-driven insights, and interactive discussions will provide attendees with practical knowledge to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes for shelter animals. Key Takeaways: 1. Understanding the functionality and application of PCAT, CAT, and CARS tools. 2. Identifying behavioral risk factors and effective management strategies. 3. Best practices for supporting adoptability and long-term success for dogs with limited histories.

Sponsor:IAABC Foundation
Speaker(s):**Zoie Keast, CPDT-KA, CAWA

Contact:
 Email: questions@iaabcfoundation.org
 Web: https://iaabcfoundation.org/animal-behavior-conference/