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ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR & PSYCHOLOGY (Fully Accredited & Certified)
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ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR & PSYCHOLOGY (Fully Accredited & Certified)

Learn the psychology and behaviour of dogs, cats & rabbits. Understand pet behaviour, training, and communication.
Last updated 8/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand psychology of dog, cat, and rabbit's behaviours
  • How to understand a young puppy's behaviour
  • Learn about formation of kitten's behaviour
  • Learn about theories of domesticating dogs, cats and other animals
  • The lifespan, health issues, and aggressive behaviour of pets
  • Know the basics of evolution of pets
  • Communicate with your pet on a much better level!

Course content

5 sections20 lectures1h 40m total length
  • About the Course2:42

    In this lecture, you will learn what is the best way to take this course, and what aspects of it you can look forward to already.

  • Introduction to Animal Psychology4:43

    Here you will learn what is Animal Psychology, what it includes, how much of it you need to know if you want to communicate with your pet or if you want to become an Animal Behaviourist. 

  • The Evolution of Pets6:59

    In this lecture you will find out when our beloved pets became a part of our families in the past. You will learn about the dates and times of domestication of dogs, cats and rabbits. 

  • Exercise Lesson 13:23

    After each section you will have some homework to do! In this exercise you will have 2 tasks that you will need to reflect on and research. 

Requirements

  • Your eagerness to learn about animal behaviour
  • No previous formal education in animal behaviour is needed

Description

Welcome to 'Animal Psychology' course!

If you are thinking of becoming a ‘Pet Whisperer’ and want to understand better what your pet is trying to tell you, then this course is for you. Here you will learn everything you need to know about the Psychology and Behaviour of dogs, cats and rabbits.


In this course you will learn: 

- the language of cats

- how to become a pack leader for your dog

- how to spot the first signs of aggression

- how to train your rabbit

But also you will learn this: 

  • Psychology of cats (communication, body language, behaviour)

  • How to deal with cats (aggression, petting, training, housetraining)

  • Psychology of dogs (age groups, breed and temperament, separation anxiety)

  • How to deal with dogs (excessive barking, chewing, reading dog’s behaviour) 

  • Rabbit Behaviour (socialising, communication with rabbits, training commands)


P.S. This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH - International Association of Therapists!

P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion


About the instructor: 

Elmira Strange, MPhil is a Research Psychology and Online Instructor for the last 10 years with a passion of teaching topics related to Psychology, Therapy, Self-Development, and Coaching.


All her courses here are accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH). The certificates with accredited logo are available upon request. Contact her directly for the additional certificate. You will receive your official Udemy certificate of completion in any case (as it's available for download straight after the final lecture).

Enjoy learning! :)

Who this course is for:

  • Any pet owner or anyone who wants to become a pet owner
  • Anyone who would like to become an Animal Behaviourist
  • An animal lover who wants to understand animal behaviour better