Unlock the secret science of behavior with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs!

Discover how to interpret behavior using a scientific approach melded with the art of training.  These techniques can be used with any species!

Over 30 hours of content, taught in 3 parts. Part 1: Communication 101 will teach the six basic techniques of creating any behavior and how to choose the right method for the right situation.  Learn to understand classical and operant learning and the art of training.  Parts 2 and 3: Motivation and Practical Training 101 will teach mastering the process of troubleshooting, reducing fears and problem behavior, and creating complex behavior you never thought possible!  For a full description of each lecture, click on the free syllabus below.

Watch anytime at your own convenience! Subscription is good for one year (yearly renewal only $30).  See prices, registration, and details below for the full AT 101 course, or individual portions are available by returning to "all courses". 

Certifications also available. Participants can opt to earn a certificate following the completion of the full course and passing a final exam.  Additional Advanced certification available for dogs, horses, exotic and domestic animals through training accomplishment videos for animal type.

Praise for Animal Training 101:

5 star rating

This is as good as it gets

Jessica Riggin

This is the most comprehensive online animal training course I've ever completed. It contains a lot more information, and is presented in a much more engagin...

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This is the most comprehensive online animal training course I've ever completed. It contains a lot more information, and is presented in a much more engaging format, than other online courses in a similar price range. I also completed a one-week professional internship with ATRI at their facility and I can attest that Dr. Zeligs and her team walk their talk. I can't speak highly enough of ATRI and their Animal Training 101 course.

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This course has given me an amazing upgrade of my skills

Don Scott

As an animal trainer I have taken courses in applied behavior analysis and done much self study and practice over the last decade. I had hoped that Animal Tr...

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As an animal trainer I have taken courses in applied behavior analysis and done much self study and practice over the last decade. I had hoped that Animal Training 101 would give me at least a few new skills. Instead, this class gave me a unified new approach to my art that far exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, it clearly delineated the best methods and paths to use to train animals. The right balance of background theory provided a solid basis for the use of the techniques so that, with careful and mindful application, a trainer can understand the purpose and proper application of that theory and apply it. Jenifer's skill, personal stories, and humor made learning a better way to train inspiring, fun, and easier to assimilate. Not only does she explain and show her methods, she also uses them on you, the student. It's a great way to learn. I give this class my highest recommendation. Don Scott Executive Director and Founder: The Chloe Sanctuary

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5 star rating

So grateful to have run into this course!!

Chris Valdes

The Animal Training 101 full online course is, in my opinion, the very best course that I know of you can take online. If you want to understand the "why's" ...

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The Animal Training 101 full online course is, in my opinion, the very best course that I know of you can take online. If you want to understand the "why's" and "how's" of animal training look no further. Dr. Zeligs presentation of Animal Training is not only very informative and unbiased but entertaining as well. Dr. Zeligs gives it to you straight. She points to the real science that supports animal learning and encourages you to approach training with an open-mind and compassionate heart. I'm very grateful to Dr. Zeligs and her staff for creating such a wonderful course. Fluency in the fundamentals is the key to mastery. Whether you are a beginner or advanced trainer, do take this course, you won't regret it!

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5 star rating

Eye opening and rewarding course

Tammy Wiehl

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt so much. It has changed the way i train and has given me a much deeper understanding about how to better present n...

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I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt so much. It has changed the way i train and has given me a much deeper understanding about how to better present new training to my animals. I love that it this course takes the guessing out of the training and helps you to develop more of a scientific approach.

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5 star rating

Awesome!

Katrina Suckling

I really enjoyed doing this course. 🙂 Jenifer does a great job of explaining the science and art of animal training, while still keeping it fun. She really ...

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I really enjoyed doing this course. 🙂 Jenifer does a great job of explaining the science and art of animal training, while still keeping it fun. She really loves her animals! The horse/sea-lion video at the end was really cool!

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5 star rating

Hard to pinpoint just one thing I loved about the course.

Krista Yerena

I loved the way Dr. Zeligs engages with her online students in every lecture, making the lectures exciting, with the "come bearing gifts" idea. Dr. Zeligs pr...

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I loved the way Dr. Zeligs engages with her online students in every lecture, making the lectures exciting, with the "come bearing gifts" idea. Dr. Zeligs provides so much helpful information to every lecture and doesn't just provide information to working with one species of animals, I loved how she would explain a concept then show videos of animals of different species working through that specific behavior. I enjoyed the lengths of the lectures also, they weren't long as most online courses are, especially me having a short attention span I was able to sit through every lecture without having to take a non necessary break. I really enjoyed taking Dr. Zeligs online course and can't wait until I am able to put everything I learned into animal training perspective.

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Full of videos and knowledge

Katarzyna Olczak

I loved the course. It is scientific based but supported with a lot of videos.

I loved the course. It is scientific based but supported with a lot of videos.

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5 star rating

worth it!

Maria cabel

I really enjoyed that she went through all aspects of animal training and went through the pro's and con's of each, you could tell she had a preference on ce...

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I really enjoyed that she went through all aspects of animal training and went through the pro's and con's of each, you could tell she had a preference on certain ones more so than others but regardless of her personal feelings she still presented the facts. The book was well written and matched up with each lesson she taught, overall very good course and I would definitely recommend.

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5 star rating

This course has given me an amazing upgrade of my skills

Don Scott

As an animal trainer I have taken courses in applied behavior analysis and done much self study and practice over the last decade. I had hoped that Animal Tr...

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As an animal trainer I have taken courses in applied behavior analysis and done much self study and practice over the last decade. I had hoped that Animal Training 101 would give me at least a few new skills. Instead, this class gave me a unified new approach to my art that far exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, it clearly delineated the best methods and paths to use to train animals. The right balance of background theory provided a solid basis for the use of the techniques so that, with careful and mindful application, a trainer can understand the purpose and proper application of that theory and apply it. Jenifer's skill, personal stories, and humor made learning a better way to train inspiring, fun, and easier to assimilate. Not only does she explain and show her methods, she also uses them on you, the student. It's a great way to learn. I give this class my highest recommendation. Don Scott Executive Director and Founder: The Chloe Sanctuary

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Rob Pearce, Ph.D. review

Robert Pearce

This course was one of the best things I have done for myself and my horses. I owe a debt of gratitude to Jenifer Zeligs for such an informative, thought pr...

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This course was one of the best things I have done for myself and my horses. I owe a debt of gratitude to Jenifer Zeligs for such an informative, thought provoking course. It was awesome.

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About Dr. Zeligs:

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.

Course Curriculum

    1. Lecture 1: The Science and Ethics of Behavior Modification Overview

    2. Lecture 1: The Science and Ethics of Behavior Modification (Part A)

    3. Lecture 1: The Science and Ethics of Behavior Modification (Part B)

    4. worksheet - Behavior Decisions Hierarchy

    5. Lecture 2: Introduction to Communication - Overview

    6. Lecture 2: Introduction to Communication (Part A)

    7. Lecture 2: Introduction to Communication (Part B)

    8. transformtive learning theory worksheet

    9. Lecture 3: The Art of Training - Overview

    10. Lecture 3: The Art of Training (Part A)

    11. Lecture 3: The Art of Training (Part B)

    12. Lecture 4: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques, Freeshaping - Overview

    13. Lecture 4: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Free Shaping (scan and capture)

    14. Lecture 4: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Free Shaping

    15. Lecture 5: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques; Mimicry and Baiting - Overview

    16. Lecture 5: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Mimicry

    17. Lecture 5: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Baiting

    18. Lecture 6: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques; Negative Reinforcement and Manipulation - Overview

    19. Lecture 6: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Negative Reinforcement

    20. Lecture 6: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Manipulation

    21. Lecture 7: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques, Targeting - Overview

    22. Lecture 7: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Targeting

    23. Lecture 7: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Targeting and Review

    24. Inspirational sea lion story

    1. Lecture 1: Drives - Overview

    2. Lecture 1: Drives (Part A)

    3. Lecture 1: Drives (Part B)

    4. Lecture 2: Forming Behavior - Overview

    5. Lecture 2: Forming Behavior (Part A)

    6. Lecture 2: Forming Behavior (Part B)

    7. Lecture 3: Reducing Behavior - Overview

    8. Lecture 3: Reducing Behavior (Part A)

    9. Lecture 3: Reducing Behavior (Part B)

    10. Lecture 4: Desensitization - Overview

    11. Lecture 4: Desensitization (Part A)

    12. Lecture 4: Desensitization (Part B)

    13. Lecture 5: Prevention - Overview

    14. Lecture 5: Prevention (Part A)

    15. Lecture 5: Prevention (Part B)

    1. Lecture 1: General Troubleshooting - Overview

    2. Lecture 1: General Troubleshooting (Part A)

    3. Lecture 1: General Troubleshooting (Part B)

    4. Lecture 2: Problem Behaviors - Overview

    5. Lecture 2: Problem Behaviors (Part A)

    6. Lecture 2: Problem Behaviors (Part B)

    7. Lecture 3: Training Trainers - Overview

    8. Lecture 3: Training Trainers (Part A)

    9. Lecture 3: Training Trainers (Part B)

About this course

  • $400.00
  • 53 lessons
  • 27.5 hours of video content

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