Pet / Animal Psychology - CPD Certified - Special Discount Offer

Module 1

A Course on Pet Psychology

This module covers topics such as:

What is animal psychology?
A quick word on evolution
Historical background of animal psychology
Instinct
Plus much more...
Module 2

Why Learn About Animal Behaviour?

This module covers topics such as:

A generalized reason for learning animal behaviour
Six in-depth reasons to learn about animal behaviour
You will discover the possibility of re-domesticating animals
Is pet fashion really appropriate?
Plus much more...
Module 3

How Animals See the World/Animal Vision

This module covers topics such as:

Is all animal vision the same?
Seeing colours
Seeing by feeling
Night vision
Plus much more...
Module 4

Concept Formation

This module covers topics such as:

The definition of concept formation
Types of concept learning
What analogical reasoning means
How concept formation is important to pets and your interaction
Plus much more...
Module 5

About Animals’ Brains

This module covers topics such as:

New Research shows science has just begun to understand the animal brain
New tests designed for the animal help reveal their intelligence
Comparing the human brain to other animals
The dog and cat brain
Plus much more...
Module 6

Basic Emotional and Motivational Processes and Social Emotions

This module covers topics such as:

The history of emotional studies
Oatley and Jenkins functional theory
Cognitive bias test
Basic emotions exhibited
Plus much more...
Module 7

Conditioning

This module covers topics such as:

• The definition of classical conditioning

• Defining operant conditioning

• The history of Pavlov's Dogs

• F. Skinner's conditioning experiments

• Plus much more...

Module 8

Spatial Reasoning

This module covers topics such as:

Examples of spatial abilities in animals
How animals navigate
Scientific cognitive nomenclature
Honing spatial abilities in pets
Plus much more...
Module 9

Language and Animals

This module covers topics such as:

An overview of language and animals, with an experiment
The types of communication
The ability to speak
Training the human language
Plus much more...
Module 10

History of Animal Training

This module covers topics such as:

The start of animal training
ABEs work based on Skinner's Models
Military Animal Training
History of Dog Training
Plus much more...
Module 11

Typical Dog Behaviour

This module covers topics such as:

Socialisation
How dogs change with age
Understanding puppy behaviour
Feeding time
Plus much more...
Module 12

How Dogs Learn

This module covers topics such as:

The difference in human and dog learning styles
Operant conditioning methods
Reinforcement of behaviour
Natural reinforcement
Plus much more...
Module 13

Understanding Dog Communication

This module covers topics such as:

How smell is one of the most important senses that your dog has
Why sound is not only about the barking that your dog is doing
Body language in your dog is extremely important to their communication.
How a dog communicates through taste and touch
Plus much more...
Module 14

Learning about Dog Actions

This module covers topics such as:

See why dogs chase their tales
Why dogs roll
Human to dog communication
About tail movements
Plus much more...
Module 15

Dog Fears and Phobias & Aggression

This module covers topics such as:

Definition of fear and anxiety
The causes of fear
The onset of fears and phobias
Ten most common fears
Plus much more...
Module 16

Training Dogs: More on How Dogs Learn

This module covers topics such as:

About house training you dog
Teaching commands
Four words to live by
How your dog reads body language
Plus much more...
Module 17

Biobehavioural Monitoring in Dogs

This module covers topics such as:

The definition of biobehaviour
What is monitoring
How it applies to dogs
Why is biobehavioural monitoring in dogs so important
Plus much more...
Module 18

Understanding Typical Canine Psychiatric Behaviours

This module covers topics such as:

Why dogs mark in inappropriate places
The reason dogs may urinate when excited or submissive
Urination as a result of loud noises
The why behind soiling your home
Plus much more...
Module 19

Learning About Cat Communication

This module covers topics such as:

How cats communicate with scents
Cat talk and what it means
Cat body language
How a cat uses touch and taste to communicate
Plus much more...
Module 20

What Feline Actions Mean

This module covers topics such as:

Eating Rituals
Early Lessons for Kittens
How Older Cats Change
Kneading
Plus much more...
Module 21

Feline Actions

This module covers topics such as:

About catnip and presents
About belly up and halloween cat
About grooming
About catnaps
Plus much more...
Module 22

Feline Psychiatric Challenges

This module covers topics such as:

The ins and outs of litter trays
Why cats soil other places
How to deal with litter challenges
About jumping up
Plus much more...
Module 23

Cat Anxiety, Fear and Aggression

This module covers topics such as:

What separation anxiety
Why cats fear thunderstorms
About outdoor phobias
About eating disorders
Plus much more...
Module 24

Understanding Rabbits and Rabbit Psychology

This module covers topics such as:

Building a relationship with your rabbit
Common misconstrued behaviour
Rabbit Elimination
The Chew
Plus much more...
Module 25

Understanding Hamsters and Gerbils

This module covers topics such as:

Types of Hamsters and Gerbils
Comparison to other Rodents
About hamster talk
About gerbil talk
Plus much more...