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.
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The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Universidade de EdimburgoUniversidade de Edimburgo
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AnimalBehavior Problems Diagnosis And TreatmentAnimal BehaviorDog
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Aprox. 9 horas para completar
Sugerido: 6 hours/week
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Legendas: Chinês (simplificado), Grego, Inglês, Espanhol, Japonês
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
2 horas para concluir
The Appliance of Science
In week 1, we provide 'an insight into cats and dogs behaviour: through their eyes'. We will explore cats and dogs of the world and ask you what you cat and dog mean to you, as well as what you feel is important to your cat and dog. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the first of the graded quizzes. We hope you enjoy the MOOC as much as we have enjoyed making it!
2 horas para concluir
10 vídeos (Total 32 mín.), 5 leituras, 2 testes
10 videos
Introduction to week 12min
Cats in the World4min
Dogs in the World3min
Dogs, cats and humans5min
Voxpops - what our cats & dogs mean to us3min
Unrealistic expectations for animals to cope with unnatural situations - part 11min
Responsibilities of pet owners2min
Responsibilities of the Veterinary Profession2min
Voxpops - what's important to our cats and dogs2min
5 leituras
How To Use This Course10min
Statement of Ethics10min
Overview: week 110min
Ask the experts - audio response10min
Additional Resources10min
2 exercícios práticos
Sentient beings2min
Week 1 assessment20min
3 horas para concluir
Ethology
In week 2, we will we explore ethology, which is the scientific and objective study of non-human animal behaviour, rather than human behaviour, and usually with a focus on behaviour under natural conditions. There will also be an opportunity to look at different breeds of cats and dogs and some of the possible issues that arise from breeding. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the second of the graded quizzes.
3 horas para concluir
8 vídeos (Total 77 mín.), 2 leituras, 5 testes
8 videos
Dog domestication13min
Dog Ethology5min
Breeds and their uses6min
Alpha Dog5min
Ethology and Domestication6min
Genetics of a Cat9min
Ask the experts - video response27min
2 leituras
Overview: week 210min
Additional Resources10min
5 exercícios práticos
Test your knowledge: dogs10min
Test your knowledge: cats10min
Praising dogs2min
Cats and their environment2min
Week 2 assessment20min
2 horas para concluir
Sense and Sensibility
In week 3, we aim to explore cat and dog sensory capabilities and how they interact with their world. We will explore how our cats and dogs communicate with us and each other. We will also examine how their specific senses work and how they use these to operate effectively such as to solve problems, hunt, and play. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the third of the graded quizzes.
2 horas para concluir
7 vídeos (Total 44 mín.), 3 leituras, 3 testes
7 videos
Feline body language5min
Cat intelligence: hunting, problem solving, play and human Intelligence10min
Dog senses4min
Canine Communication7min
Dog Intelligence3min
Ask the experts - video response8min
3 leituras
Overview: week 310min
Video references: Cat intelligence: hunting, problem solving, play and human Intelligence10min
Additional Resources10min
3 exercícios práticos
Happy/content cats2min
Happy/content dogs2min
Week 3 assessment20min
2 horas para concluir
Living with humans
In week 4, we explore the domestic environment and how our cats and dogs adjust to this (or not). We will also discuss what behaviours may arise due to the unrealistic expectations that we may impose on our pets. The videos this week, will help you recognise the signs of fear, frustration, and anxiety, as well as other behavioural problems in cats and dogs. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the fourth graded quiz.
2 horas para concluir
9 vídeos (Total 57 mín.), 2 leituras, 3 testes
9 videos
Is love enough?2min
unrealistic expectations for animals to cope with unnatural situations - part 24min
Problems for our pets – what is the their experience?6min
Cat myths13min
Modern challenges for modern dogs5min
Dog Aggression7min
Street Dog5min
Ask the experts - video response8min
2 leituras
Overview: week 410min
Additional Resources10min
3 exercícios práticos
Anxious/scared cats2min
Anxious/scared dogs2min
Week 4 assessment20min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS
por HRMar 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!
por MBDec 6, 2019
I am enjoying this course and am learning quite a bit. Behavior is one of my main interests as a trainer as I think understanding it helps to design training and living programs for the animal.
por CNMar 3, 2018
This is a very informative, interesting and well prepared on-line course with lots of documentation that one can read later on in order to get more knowledgeable about dogs and cats. Thanks!
por MMJul 2, 2019
This course was informative on many street and pet dogs and cats. I do want to know more about the shelter element of how these animals can be better suited in a shelter environment.
por JKOct 14, 2017
Thank you! I do enjoyed this course. I got a lot of new information about cats stress, dogs and cats welfare. I will use this knowledge with my pets and in my dogtraining practice.
por SINov 28, 2017
I think this course should be a requirement for anyone thinking of adopting a pet. I've been around animals all my life and I still learnt a number of new things from this course!
por BApr 2, 2019
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por JCJun 24, 2017
I loved this course and only wish more people could take it and learn about the different characteristics and needs of dogs and cats before they rush out and get one.
por LLSep 25, 2019
Much of the information in this course is specific to either dogs or to cats. Since my interest is only in dogs, I would have liked to be able to skip the other.
por SAJun 8, 2017
this course is very helpful to encourage me as a vet and as an pet owner to more understand my patients and my dogs' behaviour and their acts. thank you so much!
por MGJun 4, 2017
This was such an intersting and owner-friendly course. I an a vet and I highly recommend it to allvpet lovers, pet owners or people that work with cats and dogs.
por EHMay 19, 2017
Very interesting and engaging. Fully recommend to anyone interested in learning more about understanding the needs, happiness, and welfare of their pets.
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