Online Class: Cat Care and Training 101
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16Lessons
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14Exams &
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3Hours
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0.3CEUs
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Video Audit
Available
Course Description
"Feline Foundations: Building A Purr-fect Bond With Your Cat"
Venturing into the realm of feline companionship is a journey unlike any other. Cats, with their enigmatic personalities, present a delightful puzzle that cat enthusiasts eagerly embrace. While dogs may wear their hearts on their furry sleeves, cats, with their mystique, often keep us guessing. One moment they're curled up, radiating sage-like serenity, and the next, they're prowling with wild-eyed mischief over a simple change in their surroundings.
Now, if you find yourself at the threshold of cat ownership, this comprehensive course is tailored especially for you. It's an essential guide that dives deep into the intricacies of the feline psyche, demystifying the quirks and idiosyncrasies that make cats such captivating creatures.
Why This Course?
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Beyond the Surface: This isn't just another manual on feeding and grooming. We delve into the nuanced world of cat behavior and psychology to equip you with a holistic understanding of your new companion.
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Navigating Cat Decisions: From debates on declawing to understanding the intricate preferences of your cat—every decision affects the bond you share. We'll guide you through these with evidence-based insights and compassion.
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A Balanced Bond: While your feline friend will intuitively know how to offer comfort and affection, it's vital to reciprocate with informed care. This course ensures you're always a step ahead, anticipating their needs and ensuring their well-being.
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Comprehensive Cat Care: Beyond the basics, you'll learn about the medical, nutritional, and social requirements of your cat. With this knowledge, you'll foster a robust and thriving environment for your feline.
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Harmony at Home: Integrating a cat into your life is about creating a harmonious space where both you and your pet thrive. From understanding their spatial needs to accommodating their quirks, we'll ensure your home becomes a haven of mutual respect and love.
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Building Enduring Companionship: Cats aren't just pets; they're companions for life. Learn how to strengthen and preserve this bond, ensuring that it remains unbreakable through all life's twists and turns.
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Empowered Ownership: Stepping into cat ownership is a responsibility—one that demands more than just love. This course equips you with the tools to be proactive, understanding, and always in tune with your cat's needs.
Embarking on a journey with a cat is akin to forging a bond with a creature that possesses the wisdom of the ages, peppered with delightful capriciousness. "Feline Foundations: Building A Purr-fect Bond With Your Cat" ensures you navigate this journey with confidence, grace, and a deep-seated respect for your feline counterpart.
Come, let's unravel the mysteries of the feline world together, ensuring that every 'meow', 'purr', and playful pounce translates into a lifetime of cherished memories with your whiskered companion.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Popular Cat Breeds
Whether you prefer to select your pet by its aesthetics, its reputation as a breed, or the look on its face in the shelter, it is important to set that bond you'll keep with your pet as early as possible.Lesson 2: Picking Your Cat
When you are picking your cat, you should first know what you're looking for, and then you can create a chart that can be of great help in nailing down the perfect specimen for your needs, and your family.Lesson 3: The Basics of Cat Care
Here we will discuss the basics of owning a cat, including purchase, veterinary visits, and cat behavior.Lesson 4: Kitten Care
Assuming you are going with a kitten, the first thing to do is assess its health.Lesson 5: Getting the House Ready
How your cat uses the facilities says as much about how well it has been trained, as it does how good a job you are doing as an owner.Lesson 6: Ensuring Your Cat Has a Clean Bill of Health
Although cats have distinct personalities, they also share a lot of similarities. In order to keep your cat healthy and contented, follow these guidelines.Lesson 7: First Aid for Felines
In this lesson, we will discuss how to deal with injuries and choking.Lesson 8: Special Feline Health Issues
Feline lower urinary tract disease is an affliction that affects many different species of cats.Lesson 9: Cat Emergencies
Like any animal, a cat's life can depend on receiving immediate medical intervention.Lesson 10: Does Your Cat Have Issues? What You Need to Know About Cat Behavior
Sometimes strange behavior is normal behavior in cats. In this lesson, we learn to cope with unusual behaviors.Lesson 11: Cat Behavior
Despite the myths to the contrary, studies have shown that in over 60 percent of homes, cats and dogs get along very well.Lesson 12: Feeling Frisky? All About Cats and Playtime
Here are some basic rules for playing with your cat and teaching it tricks.Lesson 13: The Truth About Training Your Cat
This lesson discusses litter box training and sleeping habits, along with some quirky behaviors.Lesson 14: Training Issues
Cats can be trained to do all sorts of things, but not generally the same as a dog.Lesson 15: Which Life Is Your Cat On? The Facts on Cats and Aging
What to expect as your cat becomes a senior citizen.Lesson 16: Cat Advocacy: Resources and Readings to Get You Active and Involved
Some important websites and books that can give you important information about raising and caring for your cat.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the elements of caring for a cat.
- Describe basic first aid for cats.
- Recognize issues with cats.
- Describe the best methods to train a cat.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Student Testimonials
- "Enjoyed the videos that accompanied the lessons. I will miss this course." -- Kim O.
- "The instructor is extremely helpful and I was able to learn a lot from her and I am willing to take other courses from her." -- Terese O.
- "The material was very easy to understand and it awakened my love for cats I will definitely take this course it is very help and the way the course was I was able to take the course without looking at the answers." -- Terese O.
- "Overall it was very informative. I'd definitely [take] more classes online in the near future." -- Pat S.
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