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Telecourses: Shining the Light of Science on Canine Behavior

 

Instructors: Drs. Suzanne Hetts and Daniel Q. Estep, CAABs

Do you:

  • Think that prey drive and pack drive really explain dog behavior?
  • Think that behavior problems are caused by dominance issues with owners?
  • Want to know how concepts such as social facilitation, agonistic behavior and territoriality can help you deal with dogs?

Then this course is for you!

In this five week course, you'll learn what the science of ethology (animal behavior) can tell us about dog behavior. We'll address misunderstood and confusing topics such as genetic effects on behavior, drive theory and social dominance. We'll cover canine communication in depth, so you'll be better able to interpret what the dogs you work with are telling you, to understand the "why" of dog behavior, to handle dogs more safely and humanely, and to recognize how significantly your behavior affects your dog's. This course will get you away from "pop" dog psychology misinformation, help you become an educated consumer of information about dogs, and help you better communicate with the dogs in your life.

This is what our previous students have said about the course:

"Wanted you to know how much I'm enjoying the [Shining the Light of Science on Canine Behavior] telecourse--the body posture video is fantastic, by the by." 
Francine L.

"I think this type of class format is really cool.  It provides easy access to solid behavioral information.  Suzanne is exceptional at answering questions.  Class members come away with a better understanding of how to explain things to their own clients."
Stefy D., Ohio

This is a great course for trainers preparing for CCPDT certification, veterinary technicians preparing for AVBT certification , or any pet professional who wants to expand his/her knowledge about dog behavior.

Click here to view the course outline

Our Canine Body Posture video is another valuable tool to help understand and interpret canine behavior. As a special bonus to telecourse participants, we are offering the video at a reduced price of $37.00. Click here to view a description of the video. Video content will be covered in Week 3 of the Telecourse. You'll be able to buy the DVD at this discount when you check out from the purchase of this class.

This course has been approved for 5 CEU hours from CCPDT and CACVT. It is now available two ways: LIVE and ON DEMAND.

The LIVE class is presented as a tele-webinar, with live audio, visual graphics and photographs. You'll be able to ask questions of the instructors in real time. The fifth and final week of this course includes an open discussion. This is a great opportunity to review, clarify and ask additional questions about the material covered in the previous weeks. Each weekly session lasts approximately 1 hour. The course comes with class notes and recommended readings.

Can't make the live course or afraid you'll have to miss some classes? No worries - online replays are available immediately after each session and for one week following the end of the course. CEUs can be earned through listening to the replays by correctly emailing us answers to "test" questions given during the class.

The LIVE class isn't currently scheduled. Please sign up for our ezine "Pet Behavior One Piece at a Time" to be notified about when it will be offered next.

Take this class ON DEMAND now. The ON DEMAND class is a recorded tele-webcast with the full content of the live class including class discussion and class notes. You have one month's online access to all class sessions and an opportunity to ask questions of the instructors via email. Their answers to your questions will be recorded and emailed to you within a week.

You can earn CEUs by submitting emailed answers to questions asked by the instructors during the recorded class. We'll provide the details once you register.

RACE approved for 7 CEU hours . This ON DEMAND program (and ONLY the ON DEMAND program) was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb.org should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s relevancy to the veterinary profession. (Animal Behavior Associates, Inc. is RACE provider #486)

Still have questions about the course? Email for more details info@animalbehaviorassociates.com

Fee: $110
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Register here for the On Demand Course

Fee includes the course and class notes with recommended readings. 

SAVE BIG - Take our courses "Using Counter Conditioning and Desensitization Techniques" (regular $59), "Fundamentals of Animal Learning" (regular $110) and this "Shining the Light of Science on Canine Behavior" and save 15%. Get ALL THREE for $237 (a savings of $42!)
If you register for the package, you will have 3 months access to all class sessions.

Buy the Package - Canine Ethology + Animal Learning + Counter Conditioning and Desensitization

Fee: $237.00
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Register here for the Package

As soon as you register for any of our courses please put info@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com in your email address book or safe list to increase the chance our emails won’t be blocked. Once we receive notice of your payment, we’ll send you a Class Welcome and Information email. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours (weekdays) of your payment, please email us at info@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com. Also, check your spam box.

Don't need the CEUs? Prefer an audio version of the class? Get this program on CD! (The 4-CD set doesn't include class discussion but does include the full lecture content of the live course plus class notes)

 

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