Course CodeBAG222Fee CodeS1Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Why Study This Course? Understand how cats thinks and communicate Learn to identify their behavioural signals Apply this knowledge to influence and manage cat behaviour Lesson Structure There are 8 lessons in this course: Nature and Scope of Cat Psychology Introduction Terminology Cat Industries Differentiating health and behavioural issues Feline Diabetes Kidney Disease Stress Cat Senses and Communication Understanding Cat communications Sounds made by the Cat Body Language Smell Hearing Understanding Natural Behaviour in Cats Aggression Scratch Fever Cat Behavioural Development Biological Rythms and Sleep Sexual Behaviour Maternal Behaviour Eating and Drinking Behavioural Disorders/Abnormalities Nature or Nurture Sensitive Periods Neurological Development Sleep Play Cat Temperament Tests How Breeds Differ Basic Training Aggression Redirected Aggression Maternal Aggression Ideopathic Aggression Dealing with Aggression Housebreaking Inappropriate Elimination Excessive Vocalisation Geriatric Dysfunction Controlling killing of Wildlife Eating Disorders Abnormal Suckling Separation Anxiety Obedience Training Forming Habits Train them Early Conditioning Operant Conditioning Socialisation House Training Grooming Bathing Scratching Catching Vermin Tricks Discipline Cat Behaviour Management Cat Doors Microchipping and Registering Coming when Called Energy Release Activities Neutering Drug Treatment Nice Smells Getting Used to a Cage Managing Climbing Operating a Cat Business PBL Project Aims Understand cat psychology and apply that knowledge to manage and influence the behaviour of cats. Describe how cats think, and discuss the relevance of understanding cat psychology to people. Explain how cats communicate; and formulate an understanding of possible ways that a human may communicate with a cat. Understand behaviours that are natural, hence predictable in cats; and learn to read signals that cats give. Explain how cats develop behavioural characteristics throughout stages of their life. Describe commonly occurring behavioural problems in cats. Describe techniques for training cats Implement measures to manage the behaviour of cats. Develop knowledge on running your own cat business. What you will learn! Understanding of feline psychology. How to manage and influence the behaviour of cats. How to describe how cats think. Ways cats communicate. How to formulate ways humans may communicate with cats. To read communication signals that cats give. How behavioural characteristics change in different life stages. Common occurring behavioural problems in cats. Techniques for training cats. Strategies to manage the behaviour of cats. Knowledge on running your own cat-related business. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for: Cat owners Pet retail staff Animal controllers Veterinary health staff Breeders Groomers Cattery operators Volunteer animal welfare workers Cat rescue or rehabilitation specialists The opportunities are limitless! HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE