Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior under natural conditions. In short, it’s the study of how animals behave in the real world. This course takes a deep dive into our understanding of dogs as a species, and therefore how we live with them and train them, how they learn, and how we can best solve behavioral issues if they arise. To address these questions we will consider: The interplay between canine domestication, evolution, and behavior Development in dogs: birth through adulthood The perceptual world of the dog and how it impacts behavior How dogs approach and solve problems in their environment The role of genetics in behavior The behavior of free-ranging dogs You will come away from this course with an even deeper appreciation and wonder for these amazing animals we live with. You’ll never look at dogs—or dog training—quite the same way again.

Sponsor:IAABC Foundation
Speaker(s):Dr Kristina Spaulding

Contact:
 Email: courses@iaabcfoundation.org
 Web: https://www.iaabcfoundation.org/