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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

KM

Aug 23, 2020

After going through the course, I am able to better recognise the behaviour of my pet and able to understand what they feel. This is definitely going to help better communicate with them.

H

Jan 21, 2022

Excellent course aiming in animal welfare and development. I express my heartful gratitude to all teachers who were a part of my journey through this course. Thank you very much once again.

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By Nanthawan A

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Aug 23, 2017

Useful course for pet owners.

By Joy S

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May 17, 2017

excellent info for pet owners

By Haris R

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Jul 13, 2020

Very very informative course

By Fahim A

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May 4, 2020

Very good real life examples

By Eva B

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May 28, 2017

Excellent course, thank you!

By lucydipierro

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Apr 12, 2024

OTTIMO CORSO, DOCENTI SUPER

By Andra Y

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Feb 1, 2023

Interesting and informative

By Lai W Y

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Mar 23, 2022

Get more knowledge for PETS

By Heather E

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Nov 25, 2020

VERY INSIGHTFUL, THANK-YOU!

By Kelvin H Y Y

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Jun 18, 2018

A lot of useful information

By Aman s

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Sep 24, 2020

such an interesting course

By Claudia F

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Aug 6, 2025

It was great, i loved it!

By Ali A

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Jul 24, 2024

awesome and comprehensive

By Utsav

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Jun 2, 2020

I like it😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

By subashi B

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May 1, 2021

this program is good

By Weronika Z

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Jul 8, 2020

REALLY EXCELLENT COURSE!

By stoyan s

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Apr 29, 2020

Very usefull information

By Beatriz d F

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Sep 5, 2021

amazing and interesting

By Akshay K

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Aug 31, 2023

Very effective course

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By José C D C

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Sep 3, 2024

un curso muy completo

By FERNANDA B S

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Oct 30, 2020

Excellent experience!

By Noha A

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Jul 19, 2020

It was a great course

By Xer G

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May 25, 2020

I love cats and dogs.