Syllabus:
Module 1 – Canine Physiology
- Canine Sensory Perception – Dr Anna Gergely
- Canine Hormones and Behaviour – Dr Anna Vargáné Kis
- Canine Genetics – Dr Sára Sándor
- Canine Nervous System – Dr Kálmán Czeibert
- Canine Sleep Patterns – Dr Anna Vargáné Kis
- Canine Development – Dr Márta Gácsi
Module 2 – The Canine Mind
- Methodology of Ethology, Interpretation of Results – Dr Anna Gergely
- Physical Cognition – Dr Péter Pongrácz
- Social Cognition – Dr József Topál
- The Effect of Aging on the Canine Mind – Dr Enikő Kubinyi
- Genetically Determined Behavioral Tendencies – Dr Sára Sándor
- Social Learning – Dr Péter Pongrácz
Module 3 – Canine Communication
- The Role of Dogs in Society and the Family – Dr Enikő Kubinyi
- Acoustic Communication – Dr Tamás Faragó
- Dog-Human Communication – Dr Ádám Miklósi
- Dog-Dog Communication – Dr Anna Gergely
- The Role and Function of Play – Dr Márta Gácsi
- Canine Personality – Dr Borbála Turcsán
Registration & fees:
Attendees can register for the whole course or per module. Registration for individual lectures is not available.
Registration for the whole course and Module 1 opens on 13 January 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CET with an Early Bird discount. Early Bird ends on 19 January 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CET.
Registration for the whole course and Module 1 closes on 10 February 2025 (Monday) at noon CET.
Registration for Module 2 opens on 3 March 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CET with an Early Bird discount. Early Bird ends on 9 March 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CET.
Registration for Module 2 closes on 23 March 2025 (Monday) at noon CET.
Registration for Module 3 opens on 14 April 2025 (Monday) at 9 am CEST with an Early Bird discount. Early Bird ends on 20 April 2025 (Sunday) at midnight CEST.
Registration for Module 3 closes on 4 May 2025 (Monday) at noon CEST.
- Registration for the whole course – with Early Bird: € 250
- Registration for the whole course – full price: € 360
- Registration per module – with Early Bird: € 110
- Registration per module – full price: € 130
Important to know:
- The minimum number of participants is 25 people. If the course gets cancelled, registration fees will be automatically transferred back.
- Recordings of the lectures will be available until 31 August 2025.
- Attendees passing the online exam until 31 August 2025 will receive a certificate.
- The duration of each lesson is 60-90 minutes, with Q&A
- Lectures may be pre-recorded for a seamless learning experience with the lecturer being present.
- 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.
