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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. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

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Oct 20, 2024

A separate course needs to be formulated and added to this one wherein common diseases of cats and dogs is discussed along with their prevention (through vaccination) and treatment.

MM

Jul 3, 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.

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By William A

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May 4, 2019

Really great stuff, valuable material to scientifically support what 'gentle-trainers' have known all along!

By ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ Σ

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Dec 30, 2020

Thank you very much for the lessons I took. I learned a lot of things that will benefit me and the animals.

By Natashia J

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Sep 11, 2017

It's an excellent course! Packed full of great information. Outline and format of course is very well done.

By Aradhya B

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Jul 7, 2020

This was really useful I learned a lot, I also could make connections with my cat after doing this course.

By Cortés F d A N

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May 16, 2020

I like this course and I hope you have many more, I would love a training based on the behavior of the dog

By Joyita C

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Jun 16, 2022

This course has helped me to see the world like the pets do and also behave in the most appropriate way.

By Amie M V

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Jul 26, 2021

what a grate course would definitely recommend it if you love cats and dogs and want more knowledge. :)

By Malekith H

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Jun 20, 2017

An excellent course, well-fitted for those who take animal wellfare and care close to heart, thank you!

By angelica m c f

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Jul 20, 2021

Un gran curso, aprendí muchísimo , tiene una excelente traducción y grandes ponenetes, muy recomendado

By Deanna K H

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Aug 9, 2017

This course gave me much insight into my cats and dogs in my life, and I thought I knew a lot already!

By Norka V

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Aug 20, 2022

Excelente!! gracias a ustedes entiendo mucho mejor el comportamiento de los perros y gatos. gracias!!

By Montserrat L F

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Jan 1, 2021

Thank you so much those courses are fantastic and it have been a fantastic experience and learninig.

By Nikki M

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Aug 29, 2022

Excellent learning material, presented in an informative and friendly manner, by experienced tutors.

By Glykeria

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Jan 8, 2021

Great, I had a wonderful time learning things that I really didn't know about my favourite animals!

By Carrie D V

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Jan 9, 2019

I have a greater appreciation for dogs and what we as humans mean to them and what they mean to us.

By Marina V

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Oct 10, 2020

Incredible and very useful for every pet owner Actually I would recommend it before having the pet

By Deleted A

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Feb 6, 2024

Muito completo e interessante, essencial para estudantes, profissionais da área e tutores de pet!

By MR. P J

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Jun 17, 2020

very good information and knowledge is gained and you will come to know very much about your pet.

By Victoria F

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May 28, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. I found it interesting how we can impact the behaviors of our pets.

By Oksana O

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Sep 16, 2022

this course gives you an amazing opportunity to explore the wrold around through your pet's eyes

By Lauren W

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Nov 27, 2023

This was a fun and interesting course. It was easy to complete but I learnt lots of new things!

By Maymoonah B O

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Feb 11, 2018

It was a very good course and I learnt things I didn't know about and the videos were very good

By Sansanee A

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Oct 7, 2017

I enjoyed taking this course because it provides useful information that I can use with my pet.

By Kerry H

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Jul 28, 2022

As a new cat owner i found this courer really helpful in better understanding my cat's needs.

By Miltiadis F

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Dec 15, 2020

very useful information, very professionally given, with great and instructors! Thanks a lot!