Mindful Animal Training – Online Theory Course

Deepen your understanding of animal behavior and communication with world-renowned expert Dr. Jenifer Zeligs. This online theory course is designed for coaching participants, auditors, and anyone looking to enhance their training approach using scientifically proven positive reinforcement techniques.

What’s Included for $100:

 Two live Zoom webinars (4th of April and 18th April 2025) – recorded for later viewing (~ 1.5hrs each)
 6-hour on-demand course: Mindful Partners (6-month access, $48 value)
 One full auditing day at a live coaching session (additional days €35/day)

In these interactive webinars, you’ll gain practical tools to improve communication, overcome training challenges, and refine your positive reinforcement skills while expanding your awareness through mindfulness. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions, reflect on your practice, and troubleshoot any challenges that arise from the exercises.

Key topics include:
 
 Bridge and target training for clear communication
 
 Systematic desensitization to reduce fear and build trust
 
 Safe and effective use of positive reinforcement
 
 Adding duration to behaviors for reliable responses

Whether you're preparing for hands-on coaching or simply looking to strengthen your skills, this course provides a solid foundation for successful training. While primarily designed for horses, it is also open to dogs and other animals—please inquire about suitability for your specific animal.

Bonus: The Mindful Partners On-Demand Course ($48 value)

Included in your enrollment is access to Mindful Partners: The Zen Art & Science of Working with Animals, a 6-hour, self-paced course designed to help you use mindfulness to troubleshoot behavioral challenges and improve your connection with animals of all species.

Originally offered as a four-week seminar, this course is based on Dr. Zeligs' latest book and provides:
 
 4 recorded sessions, each with a mindfulness exercise, short seminar, and participant discussions
 
 At-home training challenges to apply what you learn
 
 Unlimited replays for 6 months

Course Topics:

📌 Week 1: Centering yourself and understanding behavioral ABCs (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence)
 
📌 Week 2: Setting up your animal for success with mindful antecedents
 
📌 Week 3: Breaking behaviors into achievable steps and cultivating patience
 
📌 Week 4: Increasing motivation and using reinforcement effectively

This on-demand course is typically $48, but included FREE with your enrollment in the Online Theory Course!

📩 For questions or to enroll in coaching sessions, contact: [email protected]

Take the first step toward a deeper, more cooperative relationship with your animal—enroll today!

 

About the instructor

Instructor Dr. Jenifer A. Zeligs

Dr. Jenifer Zeligs, world famous animal trainer and author of Animal Training 101: The complete and practical guide to the art and science of behavior modification, offers her unique and inspiring insight into the world of animal behavior modification with this one-of-a-kind lecture series.  Dr. Zeligs has been training animals of all types; domestic and exotic, terrestrial and aquatic, for over 35 years, and teaching animal training at California State University for over 15 years to students from all over the world. Her award-winning teaching is now available to a wider audience through this on-line class experience.

Praise for this course:

5 star rating

The course I was looking for.

Silvia Montecchio

I loved the book so I decided to enroll in the course to have more insights. I litterally dove into it. I have been practising mindfullness for a while, bu...

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I loved the book so I decided to enroll in the course to have more insights. I litterally dove into it. I have been practising mindfullness for a while, but linking it to my training changed everything, not only improved my training but also the relationship with my pets. I can't wait for the next "Mindful"courses.

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5 star rating

Beyond my expectations!

Samantha Mirzaee

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first registered for this course but the conversations, instruction and material went above and beyond my expectati...

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I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first registered for this course but the conversations, instruction and material went above and beyond my expectations. I thoroughly appreciated the practical approach which was supported by research and deeply aligned with my values of training animals in a humane and compassionate way. I liked that the content was generalized enough to be applicable to training any type of animal and was fascinated by the anecdotes Dr. Zeligs provided about training a wide variety of animals from big cats to sea lions to horses and so many more! The value I garnered from this course was well above what I expected and I look forward to continuing to apply what I learn as I continue to work with my animals. I am keenly interested in learning more from Dr. Zeligs and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants to bring their own training journey with their animals to the next level!

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5 star rating

This class was amazing!

Joyce Dorsey

I wish this class was longer than 4 weeks! There was so much important information. My favorite 'nugget' was-'drop by drop the bucket is filled'. This phr...

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I wish this class was longer than 4 weeks! There was so much important information. My favorite 'nugget' was-'drop by drop the bucket is filled'. This phrase, for me, is what 'training' is all about-little by little, slice by slice-communication is established. I feel so fortunate to have been able to participate in this class. I look forward to more classes and so does my horse. He also gives it 5 hooves as his owner has become so much more aware of what he has been saying. Joyce Dorsey

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Course Curriculum

    1. Live Webinar Recording - 4th of April 2025

    1. Live Webinar Recording - 18th of April 2025

    1. Basic breathing meditation practice

    1. Mindful Partners Week One

    2. Mindful Partners Class Video Week 1: Part A

    3. Mindful Partners Class Video Week 1: Part B

    4. Home Practice Week 1 Execises

    1. Mindful Partners Week 2

    2. Mindful Partners Class Video Week 2: Part A

    3. Mindful Partners Class Video Week 2: Part B

    4. Mindful Partners Week 2 home exercises

    1. Mindful Partners Week 3

    2. Mindful Partners Class Video Week 3: Part A

    3. Mindful Partners Class Video Week 3: Part B

    4. Mindful Partners Week 3 home exercises

About this course

  • $100.00
  • 19 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

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