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 Pets for Life: Making Good Matches (September 2010)
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Online Course |
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Subject |
Animal Caregiving & Behavior |
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Dates |
9/7/10 10/4/10
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Tuition |
$99 |
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Register Before |
09/7/2010 |
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Course Description
Pets for Life: Making Good Matches instructs shelter workers and volunteers in developing tools and techniques for effective profiling of animals and patrons in order to make appropriate matches. The course will also discuss ways to help adopters have realistic expectations and to assist the pet in transitioning into the new home. In Making Good Matches, students learn how to design programs for public outreach before and after adoption.
This 4-week course is part of the Pets for Life Certificate Program.
Course Objectives
This course will provide knowledge to animal care professionals in the following areas:
- Specific tools for generating an animal profile, including observation, behavior evaluations, owner relinquishment questionnaires, and knowledge of breed and developmental tendencies
- Ways to create a good profile of patrons in order to assist them in selecting the right pet
- Helping owners forge strong and lasting bonds with their pets through pet parenting classes and through appropriate animal training, including puppy and kitten socialization classes
- Designing programs to get information to pet owners and potential pet owners early enough to prevent problems or resolve them in the earliest stages
Class Format: Online
There are no scheduled lecture times; instead, you log on at your convenience to participate in weekly discussions and submit assignments. Expect to spend at least 2-4 hours per week reading materials, completing assignments, and discussing issues.
Accessibility
Our online learning platform, HSUonline, meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. ANGEL, HSU's learning platform, is accessible to users with disabilities. Visit ANGEL Learning's website for more information. |
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