Animal Training and Care
ANIM103
Description
This course is an introduction to the requirements for training and caring for animals in captive and wild settings. Issues covered include habitat maintenance, sanitation, and best care practices. Students will additionally be introduced to and explore the various practices and techniques associated with animal training, with a particular emphasis placed on the skills necessary to train domestic and wild animals for husbandry, handling, and healthcare needs. Best practices related to detailed observation, notation, and data collection will be underscored as students explore the basic principles of animal training and care.
Dates
Apr 7, 2025 — May 11, 2025
May 19, 2025 — Jun 22, 2025
Jul 14, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025
Aug 25, 2025 — Sep 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025
Jan 12, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 — May 10, 2026
May 18, 2026 — Jun 21, 2026
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $1410
Analyzing Animal Behavior Badge
By completing this course, students obtain the Analyzing Animal Behavior Badge, which can be displayed on a LinkedIn profile. Badges from Unity Environmental University are verified through Acclaim/Credly. Earners have demonstrated their ability to discriminate between learning principles and can assess their understanding of applied behavior analysis.
