Humane Society of Western Montana - Behavior Helpline
- What it is
- Support and guidance
- Type of help
- Free service
- Who it helps
- Anyone with a pet behavior concern.
- Service area
- Open to anyone, including people who did not adopt from HSWM or live elsewhere
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Free behavior consultation service for anyone with mild or moderate concerns about a pet's behavior, such as leash reactivity, introducing a new pet, house soiling or puppy nipping, plus a free library of dog, puppy and cat training handouts. Complex concerns such as aggression or bites can be handled through a scheduled consultation with a certified professional trainer.
How to reach them
Service area: Open to anyone, including people who did not adopt from HSWM or live elsewhere
Good to know
- Who can use it: Anyone with a pet behavior concern.
- How to get started: Fill out the dog or cat behavior questionnaire on the Behavior Helpline page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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