The Science Of Learning

Overview

Have you ever wondered how your pet learns new behaviours?

Whether it’s a dog, horse, cat, or any other companion, all animals learn through the same fundamental principles. In fact, the way all animals’ brains learn is surprisingly similar. From Pavlov’s famous experiments with dogs to the application of rewards in modern training, this course will guide you through the fascinating world of learning theory.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you will uncover the science behind animal behaviour and how training truly works. Through practical examples and key insights, you’ll learn how animals acquire new behaviours, the role of rewards and reinforcement, and why learning theory is the foundation of almost all training techniques.

This course is designed to help you:

  • Understand how animals from different species learn through associative learning.
  • Apply the principles of classical and operant conditioning in real-life training scenarios.
  • Recognise the science that underpins successful training, helping you become more effective as a trainer or pet owner.

If you’re ready to deepen your knowledge of how animals learn and gain the tools to improve your training techniques, enrol today and join the NAC Science: Simplified community.

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£60.00

What’s inside?

  • Learn how animals connect events through associative learning. This fundamental concept explains how animals form links between actions and outcomes, helping you understand how training and behaviours are shaped by these associations.

  • Discover the science behind classical conditioning, famously demonstrated by Pavlov’s dogs. Understand how animals learn to associate a neutral stimulus with a meaningful one, and how this principle can be applied to training for predictable and desired responses.

  • Explore operant conditioning, where behaviour is shaped by the consequences it produces. From rewards to reinforcements, you’ll gain insights into how to motivate and guide your animal’s actions to achieve consistent training results.

  • Take your knowledge further with higher order conditioning, where animals learn to associate stimuli through previously established conditioned responses. This advanced concept will help you fine-tune training methods and build more complex behaviours.

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