VT 161 Applied Behavior Techniques II (1 credit)
Course Description
Second course in a three course series on practical experience in canine and feline behavior. The student will apply techniques learned in VT 160 to socialize and train program dogs and cats.
Course Content
A. Canine and Feline Body Language and Communication
B. Client Education Communications
C. Dog and Cat Training/Enrichment Techniques
Student Outcomes
1. Respond and adapt to canine and feline body language and communication.
2. Create client education information on common dog and cat husbandry and behavior topics.
3. Apply training and conditioning techniques.
Degree Outcomes
Core Ability: Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Program Outcome: Effectively communicate with veterinary health care team members and clients.
Establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
A. Research paper
B. Laboratory practicum
C. Instructor observation
D. Self evaluation
E. Peer group exercises
F. Journal exercises
G. Portfolio
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