Behavior Helpline
Getting Help for Your Pet
Why does my dog do that? Problem behaviors? Stumped or frustrated? The Potter League’s Behavior Helpline is a free animal behavior service available to all pet guardians experiencing behavior problems with cats and dogs.
If you are having behavior issues with your pet we can help with our Behavior Resources Library. If you need extra help with behavior, please submit an Online Behavior Help Application. A trained Behavior staff member will be in touch within 72 hours.
In addition to our helpline, we offer free classes on pet ownership. Our Doggy 101 classes are twice a month, open to the public and free of charge. Check our calendar for info on the next scheduled class.
Looking for training for your dog? The Potter League Dog Training & Behavior Center offers a variety of dog training classes as part of our commitment to supporting positive relationships between people and their pets.
Our Behavior Helpline counselors have completed an extensive training program taught by animal behavior professionals. They are able to assist pet owners with many types of problems; however, there are some that can’t be resolved by email or phone, because it isn’t safe or accurate to diagnose certain problems without observing the animal’s postures and reactions to certain stimuli. Learn more when the behavior helpline can’t help.
Our Behavior Department is funded entirely by donations and obedience class fees. Much of the department’s day-to-day work is supported by volunteers. To volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 401-846-8276 ext 106 or email at volunteer@potterleague.org.
Contact our Behavior Helpline
If you are having behavioral issues with your newly adopted pet, please get in touch with the Behavior Department via our behavior helpline form.
Pet Resource Library
If you are having behavioral issues with your newly adopted pet, please get in touch with the Behavior Department via our behavior helpline form.
When the Behavior Helpline Can't Help
We can assist pet owners with many types of problems; however, there are some that can’t be resolved by email or phone, because it isn’t safe or accurate to diagnose certain problems
Bridging the gap between people and pets.
Our team will help you improve your pet’s behavior using force-free, scientific training methods that emphasize positive reinforcement. Start your pet off right with one of our training classes. Questions? Get in touch at training@potterleague.org or give us a call at 401-846-8276 ext. 119.