VT 162 Applied Behavior Techniques III (1 credit)
Course Description
Third course in a three course in practical experience in canine and feline behavior. This is the third course in a three course series. The student will apply techniques learned in VT 160 and VT 161 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
D. Facilitate the adoption event
Student Outcomes
1. Respond and adapt to canine and feline body language and communication.
2. Identify common canine and feline behavior problems.
3. Create client education information on common dog and cat husbandry and behavior topics.
4. Apply training and conditioning techniques.
Degree Outcomes
Core Ability:
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.
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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