The Psychology of Dogs: How They Learn
This course is designed to provide an introduction to facts and theories underlying dog behavior. Special emphasis is given to the following topics: schools of dog behavior, physiological factors, sensation, perception, motivation, learning, thinking, emotion, abnormal behavior, temperament, heredity, environment, and socialization factors.
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 8 one-hour sessions
Course Cost (Register above):
For Credit: Live and OnDemand=$225
Audited:
Live=$150; OnDemand=$120
Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with other students. Choose from the listed times in the Course Registration box above.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch classes "OnDemand"- at your own pace. Click on "OnDemand/Recorded Session" under "Register for Recorded Class" above.
Certification/For Credit-You will participate fully in the class with required homework and tests. You will send in homework (may include video) to learn "hands on" with the instructor examining and providing individualized feedback, attention and assistance on course material.
Audited-You will participate fully in the class with no required homework or tests.
The instructor will not provide any assistance out of class such as viewing your videos in order to be able to give you individualized feedback.
Credits: 4*
(*Applies toward certificate programs for students registered in the ADT, PDT or PCTS programs. You do not have to be in a certificate program to take this class.)
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