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Glossary of Terms in Companion Animal Behavior
Companion Animal Bereavement and Loss
E-Mail Lists
Education
Professional Associations/Certifying Bodies
Other Resources
Glossary of Terms in Companion Animal Behavior
Companion Animal Bereavement and Loss
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
E-Mail Lists
Truly Dog Friendly
ClickBird (training birds)
ClickerSolutions (all sorts of training topics)
Dog Behavior Think Tank (discussion of principles of behavior and the behavior of dogs)
Dog Aggression (Companion list for the book Aggressive Behavior in Dogs by James O'Heare)
Education
University Programs
University Programs
University of North Texas
- Certificatate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor's Degree in Applied behavior Analysis
- Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
Washington University in St.Louis
Non-university Programs
Companion Animal Sciences Institute. (Distance certificate courses and diploma programs with optional practicum and supervision programs. These are in-depth, challenging programs of study) behavioral oriented courses.
Visit the web site at: http://www.CASInstitute.com
Contact: James O'Heare jamesoheare @ rogers.com
San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers (on-location)
Peaceable Paws
Contact Pat Miller Rafiki500 @ aol.com
Professional Associations / Certifying Bodies
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers
Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Delta Society Australia
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Other Resources
Exceptional Journals
Dog Student (articles)
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
National Canine Research Council
Excellent Web Sites
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies