Canine Ethology Course

Learn the Science of Dog Behaviour from World-Renowned Scientists

3 modules • 18 Lectures • 11 Speakers

11 February – 9 June 2025

Registration opens on 13 January 2025

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About the Course

The Canine Ethology Course 2025 is structured into three modules, each featuring six engaging lectures. Check out the syllabus here!

Lecture recordings will remain accessible until 31 August 2025, ensuring flexibility for attendees.

Attendees who pass the online exam will receive a certificate of completion.

The course begins on 13 January 2025.

You can choose to register for the entire course or individual modules. Details on registration fees can be found here.

Take advantage of our Early Bird discounts—see the relevant dates and deadlines here.

A minimum of 25 participants is required for the course to proceed. If cancelled, all registration fees will be refunded automatically.

Live sessions will be conducted via Zoom for an interactive learning experience.

We will make every effort to adhere to the agenda; however, rescheduling may occur if necessary.

Please note: Registration for individual lectures is not available.

Agenda

Module 1 – Canine Physiology

Canine Sensory Perception by Dr Anna Gergely

11 February 2025 at 19:30 CET – Tuesday

Canine Hormones and Behaviour
by Dr Anna Vargáné Kis

17 February 2025 at 19:30 CET – Monday

Canine Genetics by Dr Sára Sándor

24 February 2025 at 19:30 CET – Monday

Canine Nervous System by Dr Kálmán Czeibert

3 March 2025 at 19:30 CET – Monday

Canine Sleep Patterns by Dr Anna Vargáné Kis

10 March 2025 at 19:30 CET – Monday

Canine Development by Dr Márta Gácsi

17 March 2025 at 19:30 CET – Monday

Module 2 – The Canine Mind

Methodology of Ethology, Interpretation of Results
by Dr Anna Gergely

24 March 2025 at 19:30 CET – Monday

Physical Cognition by Dr Péter Pongrácz

31 March 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Social Cognition by Dr József Topál

7 April 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

The Effect of Aging on the Canine Mind
by Dr Enikő Kubinyi

14 April 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Genetically Determined Behavioral Tendencies
by Dr Sára Sándor

21 April 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Social Learning by Dr Péter Pongrácz

28 April 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Module 3 – Canine Communication

The Role of Dogs in Society and the Family
by Dr Enikő Kubinyi

5 May 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Acoustic Communication by Dr Tamás Faragó

12 May 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Dog-Human Communication by Dr Ádám Miklósi

19 May 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Dog-Dog Communication
by Dr Anna Gergely

27 May 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Tuesday

The Role and Function of Play
by Dr Márta Gácsi

2 June 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Canine Personality by Dr Borbála Turcsán

9 June 2025 at 19:30 CEST – Monday

Registration Fee

With Early Bird

Full Price

Whole Course

€ 250

€ 360

Per Module

€ 110

€ 130

Registration

Whole Course

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Important Dates

Whole Course

Registration starts:
13 January 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CET

Early Bird ends:
19 January 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CET

Registration closes:
10 February 2025 (Monday) at noon CET

Module 1

Registration starts:
13 January 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CET

Early Bird ends:
19 January 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CET

Registration closes:
10 February 2025 (Monday) at noon CET

Module 2

Registration starts:
3 March 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CET

Early Bird ends:
9 March 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CET

Registration closes:
23 March 2025 (Monday) at noon CET

Module 3

Registration starts:
14 April 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CEST

Early Bird ends:
20 April 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CEST

Registration closes:
4 May 2025 (Monday) at noon CEST

Speakers

F.A.Q.

Will the course be in English?

Yes, all presentations will be in English.

I am not a native English speaker. How much will I understand?

We keep this concern in focus! Our speakers will use English that is easy to understand, and keep in mind that our audience comprises people whose mother tongue is not English. You can also enable subtitles for each lecture.

I would love to participate, but it is impossible because of my time zone, or I am usually busy during the live sessions. What can I do?

No worries! All lecture recordings will be available until 31 August 2025.

Can I register for just one module?

Yes, you can register for individual modules or the whole course. However, financially, you have the best deal if you register for the whole course during the Early Bird period.

Will there the lectures cover the topic of behavioural problems or training methods, too?

Maybe indirectly. The core mission of the course is the present rock-solid understanding of the fundamentals of dog behaviour. However, the course will give you an in-depth understanding that can be beneficial in training and handling behavioural issues.

How do I receive the certificate?

You’ll need to pass an online exam by 31 August 2025 to receive certification.

Canine Ethology Course

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