SCS | Think Again Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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Animal Studies

Advanced Canine Logic
Still fascinated by Snoopy's behavior? Still looking for more information on how he learns new things or behaves based on the stuff he has learned or experienced before? This might be the class for you! Building on the material covered in the Canine Logic class, we will examine in more detail a variety of dog topics. Class is for humans only, but access to a dog at home (or elsewhere) will be useful, as there will be some training assignments and dog-friendly experiments to conduct. Relevant reading assignments will be provided throughout the course, and guest speakers are anticipated. Class is for humans only - please leave your dog at home.

Dates: Wednesday, Mar 31-May 5
Time: 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
CRN: ANM210.02 | Fee: $89
Location: Richmond SPCA Robins-Starr Humane Center, 2519 Hermitage Road
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Sarah Babcock
Sarah Babcock
Director of Education & Training, Richmond SPCA

Canine Logic
COME, SIT and STAY awhile - and learn about the science behind all methods of dog training! With a promise to make the material fun and easy-to-grasp, we will investigate both operant conditioning (think B.F. Skinner), and classical conditioning (think Ivan Pavlov), and look at how both can either help or hinder your attempts at training. We will look at the history of dog training, investigate popular training methods and equipment, and take a look at what tools might work best for 'fixing' specific doggie issues. We will also look at dog-dog communication (in love and war) and how dog-human communication works best based on some understanding of 'their' language. There will be a hands-on lab component each evening using shelter or Richmond SPCA staff dogs. Students can purchase the optional textbooks from the instructor on the first night of class (approximately $25). Class is for humans only - please leave your dog at home.

Dates: Wednesday, Jan 27-Mar 3
Time: 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
CRN: ANM210.01 | Fee: $89
Location: Richmond SPCA Robins-Starr Humane Center, 2519 Hermitage Road
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Sarah Babcock
Sarah Babcock
Director of Education & Training, Richmond SPCA

Think Again - Spring 2010

Animal Studies