This badge signifies the completion of the course Observational Skills for Animal Trainers.

This course helps animal caregivers and trainers strengthen one of the most powerful tools in their training toolbox—observation. Participants learn how to carefully watch and describe what animals are doing, without jumping to conclusions. By focusing on what can be seen and heard, learners discover how to better understand what might be influencing behavior and what outcomes are maintaining it. Through video examples and interactive discussion, this course guides you in spotting the small but important details that can lead to big breakthroughs in training. These skills are essential for anyone who wants to create practical, effective strategies to support animal well-being and behavior goals.

This course takes 1 hour  and 10 minutes to complete.