Title: Identify factors to consider in training companion animals.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Exploring Aspects of Companion Animal Training

Identification should include

- the physical size of the animal
- the normal behavior of the animal
- the goals of the owner
- the resources of the owner
- the availability of training classes in the area
- the degree of comfort the owner has with the training method.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of animal training classes are available in the local area?
- What are alternatives to negative reinforcement or punishment training? Why are these preferable?
- Why is using an electric collar effective for some trainers?
- What is included in the Canine Good Citizen’s Test?