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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

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Oct 19, 2024

A separate course needs to be formulated and added to this one wherein common diseases of cats and dogs is discussed along with their prevention (through vaccination) and treatment.

JJ

May 1, 2020

I have had a variety of animal companions throughout my life, but this course has taught me that I could always benefit by staying up-to-date on the latest information related to animal welfare.

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By Beth L

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Jul 3, 2020

an enjoyable and informative course

By Mercedes C V

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Mar 6, 2025

Very informational and interesting

By Faryal M

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Sep 17, 2023

Thank you coursera for the course.

By Tiffany P

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Mar 8, 2021

This course was absolutely amazing

By Deleted A

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Apr 14, 2020

Great course, gained new insights.

By luisa f r r

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Mar 4, 2019

Things that every pet should know

By Orlando. B I

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Mar 7, 2018

Amazing course about cats and dogs

By Jeslyn Y

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Jul 21, 2017

It was really interesting and fun.

By Irina A

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Jan 31, 2024

Замечательная команда! Благодарю!

By Shiqi C

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Jan 26, 2023

I like this course. Very helpful!

By Ahmed a s

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Dec 29, 2023

i am happy to finish this course

By David G

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Jul 14, 2020

Really enjoyable and informative

By Prashant S S

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May 2, 2019

Very nice and informative course

By Theresa F

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Sep 19, 2018

love it i learned a lot!!!!!!!!!

By Owen K

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Jul 3, 2018

I learned so much! Thank you! :)

By Penny W

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Jun 14, 2017

Love this course. Learned a lot.

By Olga

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May 24, 2017

A great course! congratulations.

By K9 P P G

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Mar 29, 2021

Great course for all pet owners

By Sara K

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May 14, 2017

Very informative. Great videos.

By Thaarani G

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Apr 15, 2020

Great infor thank you so much.

By Cesar P

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Feb 6, 2018

incredibly fun and interesting

By Nancy K

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Sep 21, 2023

This was an enjoyable course.

By NEEMA M S

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Jul 15, 2020

best course I have ever done

By CLARE Y P Y

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Jul 5, 2020

I really enjoyed this course.