Cat Psychology and Training - Online Course

Ever wondered why your cat loves the smell of your shoes, or likes to knead you when they are happy?

These are some of the things you can discover in the Cat Psychology and Training course.

The Cat Psychology and Training course was developed for those that would like to specialise in working with cats and if you are training your family pet at home. The course gives a thorough understanding of the nutrition and maintenance required for our beloved felines.

If you think this would be a great opportunity to embark on a new career, or would like to learn more about cats and their different breeds, enquire and start your studies today.

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Course Outline
Course Code: 
BAG222
Duration: 
100 hours - Access for 12 months
Delivery: 
Online & Correspondence
Certificate: 
Statement of achievement
Lesson Structure: 
  1. Nature and Scope of Cat Psychology
  2. Cat Senses and Communication
  3. Understanding Natural Behaviour in Cats
  4. Behavioural Disorders/Abnormalities
  5. Basic Training
  6. Obedience Training
  7. Cat Behaviour Management
  8. Operating a Cat Business
Aims - the learning objectives of the course: 
  • Understand cat psychology and apply that knowledge to manage and influence the behaviour of cats.
  • Describe how cats think, and discuss the relevance of understanding cat psychology to people.
  • Explain how cats communicate; and formulate an understanding of possible ways that a human may communicate with a cat.
  • Understand behaviours that are natural, hence predictable in cats; and learn to read signals that cats give.
  • Explain how cats develop behavioural characteristics throughout stages of their life.
  • Describe commonly occurring behavioural problems in cats.
  • Describe techniques for training cats
  • Implement measures to manage the behaviour of cats.
  • Develop knowledge on running your own cat business.