By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
• Break training into component principles.
• Analyze environmental events that maintain behavior.
• Recognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.
• Establish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how you should approach those learners.
• Understand the common principles at play in different animals & species.
• Directly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.

Course Begins: July 21, 2024

Duration: 4 weeks

Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

Course type:  Instructed Course

WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/