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CourseraThe Truth About Cats and Dogs
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Overview
The Truth About Cats and Dogs, from the University of Edinburgh, applies real behavioral science to the pets millions of us live with — what a purr, a yawn, or a tail wag is actually communicating, and how our own behavior shapes theirs. It draws on positive behavior support and behavior management research, alongside non-verbal communication and sensory systems analysis, to explain companion-animal behavior scientifically rather than anecdotally. With over 82,000 learners, it's a well-loved course for pet owners who want more than folk wisdom.
Who it's for
Cat and dog owners, animal-care workers, or anyone curious about the science behind companion-animal behavior — no prior biology background needed.
Key skills
- Interpreting cat and dog behavior and non-verbal cues
- Positive behavior support and behavior management
- Ethical standards in animal caregiving
- Scientific methods applied to animal research
About this course
Offered by The University of Edinburgh. What is your cat revealing to you when she purrs? What is your dog expressing when he yawns or wags ... Enroll for free.
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sensory Systems Analysis, Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Management, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research, Research, Biology.
Access
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