Edin - The Truth About Cats and Dogs
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The Truth About Cats and Dogs at Coursera Overview
Duration | 16 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
The Truth About Cats and Dogs at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Approx. 16 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Japanese
The Truth About Cats and Dogs at Coursera Course details
- 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!
The Truth About Cats and Dogs at Coursera Curriculum
The Appliance of Science
Welcome and meet the team
Introduction to week 1
Cats in the World
Dogs in the World
Dogs, cats and humans
Voxpops - what our cats & dogs mean to us
Unrealistic expectations for animals to cope with unnatural situations - part 1
Responsibilities of pet owners
Responsibilities of the Veterinary Profession
Voxpops - what's important to our cats and dogs
How To Use This Course
Statement of Ethics
Overview: week 1
Ask the experts - audio response
Additional Resources
Sentient beings
Week 1 assessment
Ethology
Introduction to week 2
Dog domestication
Dog Ethology
Breeds and their uses
Alpha Dog
Ethology and Domestication
Genetics of a Cat
Ask the experts - video response
Overview: week 2
Additional Resources
Test your knowledge: dogs
Test your knowledge: cats
Praising dogs
Cats and their environment
Week 2 assessment
Sense and Sensibility
Introduction to week 3
Feline body language
Cat intelligence: hunting, problem solving, play and human Intelligence
Dog senses
Canine Communication
Dog Intelligence
Ask the experts - video response
Overview: week 3
Video references: Cat intelligence: hunting, problem solving, play and human Intelligence
Additional Resources
Happy/content cats
Happy/content dogs
Week 3 assessment
Living with humans
Introduction week 4
Is love enough?
unrealistic expectations for animals to cope with unnatural situations - part 2
Problems for our pets ? what is the their experience?
Cat myths
Modern challenges for modern dogs
Dog Aggression
Street Dog
Ask the experts - video response
Overview: week 4
Additional Resources
Anxious/scared cats
Anxious/scared dogs
Week 4 assessment
Can We Do Better? Improving Pet Quality of Life
Introduction week 5
Dog training - an interview with Alasdair Bunyan
Socialisation and training
Pets aren't people
Old age is not a disease
It's a Dog's Life Project
Cats in the clinic
Ask the experts - video response
Overview: week 5
Puppy Power: Developing a puppy socialisation plan for lifelong health and welfare (part 1)
Puppy Power: Developing a puppy socialisation plan for lifelong health and welfare (part 2)
Podcast - How we can do better
Additional Resources
Course survey
Week 5 assessment
The Truth About Cats and Dogs at Coursera Admission Process
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