Course overview
This course will provide knowledge and skills necessary for the management of animals, in particular dogs and cats but including livestock and wildlife species, for work in local government, animal shelters or animal welfare organisations.
Course learning outcomes
- Communicate individually and in groups to present a solution to a current problem in animal management
- Observe and interpret behavioural signs of emotional states (e.g. stress) in dogs and cats and apply safe handling practices to aggressive or anxious dogs and cats and other relevant species (e.g. wildlife)
- Describe approaches to dealing with barking dogs, and other conflicts that may occur due to interactions between animals and people in local government areas and outline the basis of conflict resolution
- Discuss complex areas of animal management (e.g. dog attacks and cat management) and evidence based approaches in these areas
- Explore a range of strategies to increase community engagement and effect behaviour change relevant to animal management in the community
- Outline the regulation of dogs and cats in Australia, and the importance of ethical and societal considerations in management plans
Degree list
The following degrees include this course