
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this lecture you will find out about dog's age stages, and how their behaviour changes in each stage. You will also learn how dog's temperament forms depending on their breed and genetic characteristics.
Dog's behaviour depends on many factors, for example their training and the breed. Here you will learn practical tips as well, for example, how to deal with excessive barking or chewing in your dog.
Do you know what is Separation Anxiety and how to deal with it? Listen to this lecture and find out!
Aggressive dogs do not become aggressive only because they are born of some specific 'fighting' breed for example. It depends on many factors about which you will learn in this lecture.
In this Exercise Lesson you will receive another 2 tasks of homework that will be directly related to the previous section. If you are a dog lover, then don't miss this opportunity to learn even more about them!
Whether you are unsure about cats or even afraid of them, this lecture will introduce you to the world of cats. Here you will find out about their age stages and their personalty characteristic as they form throughout cat's life.
This is another interesting lecture about our pets. Here you will find out why your cat can pee on someone's belongings, why they need to scratch your favourite furniture, different ways of meowing and so on.
If you think cat's aggression is milder than dog's aggression, then listen to this lecture. Here you will find out about open and subtle aggression and how to spot the first signs of aggression in your (or someone else's) cat.
Cats see the world differently and this is why we need to communicate with them on a different level. Here you will find out some interesting facts that will certainly make you amused.
Time for your next homework! This time is all about cats!
This lecture will introduce you to the world of rabbits: what to consider when you want to get one home, their age stages, and so on.
In this lecture you will learn many interesting facts about rabbit behaviour: why they stomp their feet, how to train them, what to do when they get bored, and so much more.
This time your homework is related to 'rabbits'. Participate in it fully and learn what you can! :)
This is your preparation for the Final Test. Go through all the 15 questions, chose 1 answer. And then compare them with the correct ones. You will find them below on the Final Test paper (after all the questions).
I appreciate your time spending here and learning the information from the course. I sincerely hope you enjoyed it and I am looking forward to seeing you at my other courses! :)
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! :)