STUDY CAT PSYCHOLOGY AND TRAINING
Cats are wonderful. They are inquisitive and independent, affectionate and aloof.
Anyone who knows cats will know they can display certain natural behaviours which result in incidents or damage which is frustrating or costly for humans. Ask your cat not to scratch the furniture and it is unlikely they will listen.
This course will take you through strategies which can be implemented to ensure that cats can be persuaded to act to act in certain ways. Whilst most cats may not be trained to perform in certain ways, we can use cat psychology to prevent negative and destructive behaviour, like scratching furniture.
Lesson Structure
There are 8 lessons in this course:
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Nature and Scope of Cat Psychology
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Introduction
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Terminology
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Cat Industries
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Differentiating health and behavioural issues
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Feline Diabetes
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Kidney Disease
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Stress
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Cat Senses and Communication
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Understanding Cat communications
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Sounds made by the Cat
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Body Language
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Smell
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Hearing
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Understanding Natural Behaviour in Cats
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Aggression
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Scratch Fever
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Cat Behavioural Development
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Biological Rhythms and Sleep
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Sexual Behaviour
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Maternal Behaviour
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Eating and Drinking
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Behavioural Disorders/Abnormalities
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Nature or Nurture
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Sensitive Periods
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Neurological Development
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Sleep
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Play
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Cat Temperament Tests
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How Breeds Differ
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Basic Training
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Aggression
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Redirected Aggression
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Maternal Aggression
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Idiopathic Aggression
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Dealing with Aggression
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Housebreaking
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Inappropriate Elimination
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Excessive Vocalisation
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Geriatric Dysfunction
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Controlling the Killing of Wildlife
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Eating Disorders
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Abnormal Suckling
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Separation Anxiety
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Obedience Training
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Forming Habits
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Train them Early
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Conditioning
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Operant Conditioning
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Socialisation
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House Training
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Grooming
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Bathing
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Scratching
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Catching Vermin
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Tricks
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Discipline
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Cat Behaviour Management
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Cat Doors
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Microchipping and Registering
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Coming when Called
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Energy Release Activities
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Neutering
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Drug Treatment
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Nice Smells
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Getting Used to a Cage
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Managing Climbing
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Operating a Cat Business - Problem Based Learning Project
Aims
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Understand cat psychology and apply that knowledge to manage and influence the behaviour of cats.
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Describe how cats think, and discuss the relevance of understanding cat psychology to people.
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Explain how cats communicate; and formulate an understanding of possible ways that a human may communicate with a cat.
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Explain cat behaviour that is natural, hence predictable; and learn to identify signals that cats give.
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Explain how cats develop behaviour characteristics throughout stages of their life.
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Describe commonly occurring behaviour problems in cats.
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Describe techniques for training cats
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Implement measures to manage the behaviour of cats.
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Develop knowledge on running your own cat business.
Understanding Cats is the First Step to Training Cats
Pet cats are not trained in the same way as domestic dogs since they are quite different creatures. Cats are less dependent on humans. Most cats require little training other than encouraging them to use litter trays and cat flaps. However, some cats may have specific behaviours which need addressing.
Cats are generally creatures of habit. They like a clean litter tray and they prefer their food and water bowls to be away from the tray. They also need to feel safe and have freedom to move around. Many problems can be overcome by providing a stress-free environment.
Sometimes unwanted behaviours are caused by illnesses, fleas, sores, and other factors. In these cases taking care of the physical problem can help to control the behaviour.
Why Study This Course?
The industry desperately needs trained people now! There are not enough people with the formal knowledge for the jobs available.
- For working directly with cats (in a pet shop, as an animal behaviour consultant or cat trainer etc).
- For working for any cats protection or welfare agency. Almost every role requires the staff to have developed understanding of cats.
- To work in control of feral cats or in land based industry.
- For insights into working with wild cats (eg. lions, tigers) in paid or voluntary posts.
- To work in self-employment and have credentials and a skills-base to give your customers confidence in your service.
- To develop some key skills as an online learner.
What are you waiting for ... the opportunities are limitless! The animal industry needs suitably skilled and confident people now!
Learn more about cat psychology with this in depth course. It is not limited to domestic cats. If you are seeking opportunities working with wild cat populations, you should view this course as professional development in your role.
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