Animal Training 101 is a comprehensive 3 part series.  Communication is the first installment of the series and covers in-depth techniques associated with explaining to animals how to do behavior. This bundle contains the first 3 out of 7 Communication  video lectures: Lecture 1: The ethics and science of training, Lecture 2:  Introduction to communication, Lecture 3:  The art of training: Successive approximations.

  • Learn the foundations of training!
  • Videos of all concepts help illustrate concepts, representing dozens of species including dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and numerous exotic species including marine animals, parrots, primates, big cats and more!
  • Subscription is good for one year (yearly renewal available for small fee).


Certifications are 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 animal specializations through training accomplishment videos for animal type.

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Anne Scrimgeour

I have been studying animal training for many years and found this was one of the best courses on the subject I have done. The information was clearly expla...

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I have been studying animal training for many years and found this was one of the best courses on the subject I have done. The information was clearly explained and aided with the learning experience.

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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 Overview

    2. Lecture 1: Science and Ethics (Part A)

    3. Lecture 1: Science and Ethics (Part B)

    4. Lecture 2 Overview

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

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

    7. Lecture 3 Overview

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

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

    10. transformtive learning theory worksheet

    11. Behavior Decisions Hierarchy

    12. Inspirational sea lion story

About this course

  • $125.00
  • 18 lessons
  • 6.5 hours of video content

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