Individuals
Are you a shelter professional or shelter volunteer who wants to enhance their knowledge and skills in canine and feline behavior? Our CORE and/or CARS programs are for you!
Have you already completed the CORE program? BEAR might be right for you!
CORE Online
This comprehensive online program covers
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Canine and feline body language and behavior foundations
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Training, enrichment, and behavior modification fundamentals
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Ethics, training methods, and documenting clear and objective behavior notes
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Recognizing complex canine and feline behaviors, including fear, aggression, and play
CARS Online
This in-depth online program covers
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Recognizing and documenting potentially risky canine behaviors
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Applying our comprehensive assessment framework to real-world behavior cases
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Exploring risk assessment as one component of timely and humane pathway planning
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Free bonus modules on understanding and documenting canine behavior in context
BEAR
Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources
This advanced online program is open to participants who have already completed CORE. It covers
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Recognizing and designing effective shelter behavior programs
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Using behavior knowledge to collaborate effectively with departments
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Canine and feline behavior considerations and evaluations
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Teaching adult learners (e.g., colleagues, adopters, fosters)
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Teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills development