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Feline Behaviour and Psychology Diploma

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This engaging yet academically rigorous diploma provides a solid introduction to the fascinating world of feline behaviour. While the field is vast, this course delivers essential insights into how cats think, communicate, and respond to their environment, making it an excellent starting point for further study.

Students will explore key behavioural principles, gaining an understanding of feline instincts, body language, social interactions, and responses to various stimuli. Designed to build confidence and knowledge, this course is ideal for those working with cats or simply looking to deepen their understanding of feline psychology.

Why choose us?

Comprehensive & Detailed – Unmatched in-home study quality! ✅ No Work Experience Required – Focus purely on theory and essential knowledge. ✅ Immediate access to course material! ✅

What You’ll Learn:

• Reproduction: Asexual and Sexual
• Sexual maturity in cats
• The anatomy of reproduction in the queen
• The behaviour of the queen
• The anatomy of reproduction in the tom
• The behaviour of the tom
• Courtship and mating
• Artificial Insemination
• The Pregnancy
• Birth and problems during the birth
• After the birth
• Problems occurring after the birth

• The first few hours of the kitten’s life
• Physical development of the kitten
• Behavioural development of the kitten
• Genetic and environmental influences
• The learning skills including grooming and social learning
• Weaning
• Socialisation
• Classical and Operant Conditioning
• Positive and negative reinforcement
• Natural selection theory
• Innate and learned behaviours

• Development Psychology of the adult cat
• Nature and Nurture debate
• Evolution of the cat
• The feline sense of sight
• The feline sense of smell
• The feline sense of taste
• The feline sense of hearing
• The feline sense of touch
• Maturity: Sexual, Physical and Psychological
• The cat as a social animal
• Cat’s vocal communication
• Multi-modal communication
• The elderly cat

• What is normal feline behaviour
• Innate behaviours
• Unwanted behaviour
• Redirected behaviours
• Stereotyptical behaviours
• Learned helplessness
• Feline psychogenic alopecia
• Feline hyperesthesia
• Feline responses to situations
• The social world of the cat
• Marking territory
• The difference between marking and spraying and inappropriate elimination
• Learned Aggression
• Attacking behaviour
• Fear Aggression
• Behavioural changes in the elderly cat
• Why might a cat learn unwanted behaviour
• How cats learn

• The effects of early environment on a kitten
• Toilet training
• Playing
• Stress in cats
• Minimising stress
• Introducing other animals
• Introducing children
• Cats and dogs
• Training cats
• How cats learn
• Behaviour shaping
• Clicker training
• An example of clicker training cats
• Punishment

 

Course Details:

Study Level 3
The study Level relates to the how demanding the course is. 1 is beginner and 5 is HND / Foundation
Degree level.

6 Module Course – This course is delivered in 6 study modules which need to be passed to gain the qualification.

Your future starts here!

📚 Education in Animal Welfare, Training & Behaviour

✅ Enroll Anytime – No strict start dates

🌍 Study from Anywhere in South Africa

📖 Choose from 30+ Courses

📝 Open to Everyone – Except Advanced Diplomas

⏳ Flexible Learning – Each module takes up to 4 months, or finish faster

🚫 No Exams ✅ Interactive Learning Approach Each module includes: 🔹 Research-Based Questions – Strengthen understanding through exploration 🔹 One or Two Projects – Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios 🔹 Revision Questions – Reinforce key concepts for mastery

💳 Affordable Payment Options

🏅 Internationally Accredited Learning Institution by ICOES

📜Locally Recognised by SABCAP

🔹 Also Recognised by IAABC, CBTS, NCFE, IACE, ISAP

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Product price: R7,960.00
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