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About the Course

What is your cat revealing to you when she purrs? What is your dog expressing when he yawns or wags his tail? Understanding your cat and dog’s behaviour and the way they communicate with you, will enable you to better understand their needs and strengthen your relationship with them. This MOOC is divided into five topics, the appliance of science; behaviour and body language, senses and perception; challenges for the human-animal relationship, including pet problem behaviour; and how to improve the quality of life for cats and dogs in our care. At the start of the course we ask you to consider what you feel is important to your cat/dog and what your cat/dog means to you? We explore the world of cats and dogs and how our relationships with them vary around the world and have changed over time. We ask if we can really know what our animals are thinking or trying to communicate through their facial expressions and behaviours. From our beloved pets to street dogs, shelter dogs/cats and welfare challenges, we explore the world from their perspective and examine how their genetic make-up may influence their behavioural responses and choices. We dispel common behavioural myths by looking through a scientific lens, asking questions about the function and development of their behaviour.. We explore how their senses help them to interact with their world and how they communicate with each other and us! Finally, we ask whether we impose unrealistic expectations on our cats and dogs and how this affects their ability to live alongside us. We ask, what can we do to be more responsible pet owners and to ensure the welfare of all cats and dogs in society? This MOOC explores different scientifically validated methods that can help you to better understand your pet, to enrich their lives and help you to be a more educated and confident pet owner. We hope you enjoy the course!...

Top reviews

LR

Mar 26, 2020

I learned so much about how to decrease stress for my pets and increase their happiness. I also learned how to better communicate with them. Thank you for helping improve my pets quality of life!

AA

Jun 23, 2021

It gives you the basics about owning a pet and what you need to know for their welfare.

I don't see a need for certification for this course.

Recommended for general knowledge and resources

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By Heather E

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Nov 25, 2020

VERY INSIGHTFUL, THANK-YOU!

By Kelvin H Y Y

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Jun 18, 2018

A lot of useful information

By Hanna A

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Apr 19, 2021

Nice course, fun learning!

By Aman s

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Sep 24, 2020

such an interesting course

By Ali A

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Jul 24, 2024

awesome and comprehensive

By Utsav P

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Jun 2, 2020

I like it😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

By subashi B

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May 1, 2021

this program is good

By Weronika Z

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Jul 8, 2020

REALLY EXCELLENT COURSE!

By stoyan s

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Apr 29, 2020

Very usefull information

By Beatriz d F

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Sep 5, 2021

amazing and interesting

By Akshay K

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Aug 31, 2023

Very effective course

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By José C D C

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Sep 3, 2024

un curso muy completo

By Fernanda B S

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Oct 30, 2020

Excellent experience!

By Noha A

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Jul 19, 2020

It was a great course

By Xer G

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May 25, 2020

I love cats and dogs.

By Winston A W

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May 16, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Bella N

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Jan 10, 2018

like this course. thx

By EFFROSYNI R

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Nov 30, 2020

Good Job,keep it up.

By Sarzila S J

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Jun 25, 2020

Nice journey it was!

By Никита Ч

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Jun 24, 2020

very entertaining!!!

By Jayda N P

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May 26, 2020

I loved this course!

By XANAT R R

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Jul 18, 2020

Excellent course!!!

By Matheus V F P

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May 27, 2020

I loved the course.

By Usama S

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Apr 29, 2020

good thing to learn