Online Class: Dog Psychology 101
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| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Course (no Certificate) = $35.00 Course with CEU Certificate* = $60.00 | * Instantly download, print, and share your CEU Certificate at course completion (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery).
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 Course Description Love dogs? Have a dog as a pet? Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking, why it acts the way it does, or how to train it more effectively? If so, this course is for you! This course, which focuses on dog psychology, will give you an in-depth look at dogs and how they think. We'll look at what dog psychology is, delve into the mind of the dog, look at dog senses, explore dog personalities and temperaments, and discuss social behaviors. You will learn everything you need to know in order to understand dogs. We'll also cover dog aggression, dog training and learning, and how to identify and understand dog body language.
You will also be introduced to effective discipline, information on exercise, and more.
Upon course completion you will be able to effectively put the information you have learned together in order to use it to your advantage in selecting a dog, getting to know your dog, teaching them new behaviors, and even how to care for an aging dog. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: An Introduction to Dog PsychologyIn this lesson, you will be introduced to what dog psychology is and why people study it.
| Lesson 2: The Mind of a DogThis lesson focuses on the mind of the dog, including intelligence, testing, and research.
| Lesson 3: Dog SenseThis lesson focuses on dog senses, including smelling, hearing, and seeing.
| Lesson 4: Fearful DogsThis lesson looks at fear in dogs, as well as ways to prevent and address the emotion.
| Lesson 5: Dog PersonalityThis lesson looks at dog personality, including temperament, shyness, and more.
| Lesson 6: Social BehaviorsLesson Six looks at social behaviors in dogs, including separation anxiety and dominance.
| Lesson 7: Aggression in DogsIn this lesson, we look at aggression in dogs, including what may cause it and what can be done.
| Lesson 8: Training DogsThis lesson focuses on training dogs, including which dogs are considered highly trainable.
| Lesson 9: Body LanguageThis lesson focuses on dog body language, including what it is and how it can be interpreted.
| Lesson 10: Dog DisciplineLesson 10 focuses on disciplining the dog, including setting rules and boundaries.
| Lesson 11: Exercise and PlayThis lesson focuses on the important role of exercise and play in a dog's life.
| Lesson 12: Putting it All TogetherThis final lesson looks at putting all the dog psychology information together.
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Additional Information | Course Title | : | Dog Psychology 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550560 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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