Animal Science: Canine Anatomy, Physiology, Breeds, Behavior, and Nutrition

Prepare your learner for a deeper understanding of canine biology and behavior. This class covers canine anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behavior, and breed knowledge—key topics for careers in 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞. This structured course offers a unique opportunity to 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. All lessons are designed by 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, ensuring a professional, 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 learning experience.


Explore the science of dogs through anatomy, behavior, nutrition, and the unique traits of different breeds.

WEEKLY BREAKDOWN:

Week of September 9: History and Domestication
Week of September 16: Canine Skeleton
Week of September 23: Canine Muscles
Week of September 30: Canine Anatomy and Breed Standard

Week of October 7: Canine Physiology (Major body systems)
Week of October 14: Canine Diet
Week of October 21: Herding Breeds
Week of October 28: Hound Breeds

Week of November 4: Non-Sporting Breeds
Week of November 11: Toy Breeds
Week of November 18: Working Breeds
Week of November 25: Sporting Breeds

Week of December 2: Terriers
Week of December 9: Mixed Breeds
Week of December 16: Breeding and Reproduction

Weeks of December 23 & December 30: OFF

Week of January 6: Healthcare and Diseases
Week of January 13: History and Domestication
Week of January 20: Canine Skeleton
Week of January 27: Canine Muscles

Week of February 3: Canine Anatomy and Breed Standard
Week of February 10: Canine Physiology (Major body systems)
Week of February 17: Canine Diet
Week of February 24: Herding Breeds

Week of March 3: Hound Breeds
Week of March 10: Non-Sporting Breeds

Week of March 17: OFF

Week of March 24: Toy Breeds

Week of April 7: Working Breeds
Week of April 14: Sporting Breeds
Week of April 21: Terriers
Week of April 28: Mixed Breeds

Week of May 5: Breeding and Reproduction
Week of May 12: Healthcare and Diseases
Week of May 19: History and Domestication
Week of May 26: Canine Skeleton

Week of June 2: Canine Muscles
Week of June 9: Canine Anatomy and Breed Standard
Week of June 16: Canine Physiology (Major body systems)

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.