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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

VTN 1040 - Animal Behavior and Handling (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
This course explores domestic animal behavior, learning, and communication. Discussion topics include socialization, behavior modification, common behavior concerns, animal communication/stress signals, and low stress handling techniques. Students will apply learning and behavior modification techniques, and will learn about and be able to identify common domestic/companion animal breeds. Proper methods of handling and restraint of major species will be covered.
Prerequisite or corequisite: VTN 1030 .