Animal Behaviour and Welfare

The major topics in this course include the following:

1. Normal behaviour for companion animals.
2. Minimizing stress for patients during hospital visits and stays (calming signals, non-confrontational behaviours).
3. Body language in communication in both small and large animal species.
4. Review puppy and kitten basic training methods.
5. Causes, signs and treatment of common behaviour problems in companion animals.
6. An overview of behaviour modifying medications and aids.
7. Animal welfare including animal neglect and abuse, issues in domestic animal husbandry and cosmetic surgery of companion animals.
8. Workplace ethics, scope of practice, euthanasia and methods of resolving ethical problems.