Ethology Institute
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Animal Behavior and Learning
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ethology Institute will cease operations on December 31, 2026. Effective immediately, we will implement measures to assist all current and prospective students in completing their studies. For more information, please watch the video hereby and click the “Read More” button.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of June 25th, 2026, you can no longer register for any certification program. Please remember that you have until December 31st 2016 to complete your studies.
Live ONLINE Lectures
For the complete list of Live ONLINE Lectures, please go to Live Online Calendar
If You Are a Student…
This lecture is both complementary and complimentary. It aligns with the course of the same name in your CPDT or CACE program. Please click the button below to register on Zoom, if you haven’t already done so, and to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
Get ready for an engaging and dynamic live online lecture, a valuable resource to help you complete your study program! At the end of each session, you’ll have your chance to join in, ask your questions, and share your unique experiences.
We look forward to seeing you in the classroom.
Animal Learning (part 1 and 2)
👤 Professor Roger Abrantes, PhD. in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology
🖥️ Animal Learning studies how animals learn the various behaviors they display. We review all the fundamental principles of learning that you need to master for training animals or implementing behavior modification.
⏱️ 120 minutes.
📆 July 2nd and 9th at 16:00 GMT.
If You Are NOT a Student…
Then, click the “Buy Now” button below to purchase the course and gain access to the online course, quizzes, course certificate, and the LIVE ONLINE lecture.
Once you have purchased the course, you are considered a student and can click the “Register Now or Join In” button to the left to register on Zoom and to access our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
Buy the online course TODAY and get a head start!
Practical Dog Training Live ONLINE
Only for CPDT and CACE Students
If you are a CPDT or CACE student, or registered for one of the practical courses, please click the button to the right to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
If you are not a student, you can still participate by registering for one of the single courses (click the following links), Canine Proficiency Verification, or Canine Scent Detection, or enroll in a complete program.
Practical Training Class
👤 Tilde Detz-Jensen, ABT, CPDT, CACE, and Jessica Pacheco, CPDT, CACE.
🖥️ These training classes review all the practical skills that Ethology Institute’s students need to master to pass their proficiency verification. The instructors will provide one-on-one assistance to students through video clips and online demos.
⏱️ 90 minutes.
📆 May 28th, June 18th and 25th at 16:00 GMT.
Daybook is Ethology Institute’s virtual campus where students and tutors meet and discuss topics of interest.
Join daybook now so we can communicate with you and you can particpate in exciting debates with your tutors and fellow students.
Practical Training Class 250626 Part 1 Hereby a copy of the chat as requested: Ellen Withrow (25 Jun 2026, 18.20) ??? Question: Skill 1.3 Pendulum Recall. Should Assistant signal FREE (sound and body)...
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