Canine Theriogenology for Dog Enthusiasts - Free Online Course

[Sierra Newfs]

I wanted to pass on the information for this free online course.

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Canine Theriogenology for Dog Enthusiasts
Margaret V. Root, DVM, PhD, DACT

This course will help anyone who loves dogs to better understand their dog’s reproductive health and how to control its reproduction. This includes understanding the pros and cons of having your dog spayed or castrated, and understanding at what age that surgery can be performed.

Next Session:
May 3rd 2013 (6 weeks long)
Workload: 2-4 hours/week

About the Course
Every dog owner should have some understanding of reproduction, whether they intend to breed that dog or just want to have their dog spayed or castrated. As a dog enthusiast, you want to know what is best for your dog and to understand your veterinarian’s recommendations. This course is intended to give you the background knowledge necessary to help you achieve those goals.

Students in this course will learn the basics of anatomy and reproductive physiology necessary to understand reproduction control, and the diagnosis and management of reproductive tract disease in male and female dogs. My goal is to provide you with background information that will help you work with your veterinarian to make the best decisions for your dog.


Course Syllabus
Week 1: Female dog anatomy / The estrous cycle

Week 2: Breeding management / Pregnancy and whelping

Week 3: Female dog reproductive tract disorders

Week 4: Male dog anatomy / Semen collection and evaluation / Artificial insemination

Week 5: Male dog reproductive tract disorders

Week 6: Contraception and sterilization of female and male dogs

For more information or to sign up:
https://www.coursera.org/course/theriogenology

 

[R Taft]

Thank you Becky...will check if they allow O/S people

 

[Sierra Newfs]

I know a lot of folks are attending the national this week, but wanted to bump this up as the course is officially starting tomorrow, May 3. The online classroom is accessible now for anyone who'd like to check it out.

An excerpt from the course:
"What you’ll learn

The main purpose of this course is to help you better understand your dog’s health, specifically as it pertains to reproduction. In this course you’re likely to meet and engage with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, dog breeders, and dog lovers of many other kinds. As we explore the course materials together we will:

* use knowledge of dog anatomy and reproductive biology and physiology to answer questions about reproduction in the bitch and stud dog, including breeding management and diseases of the reproductive tract. Using scientific terminology and knowledge results in better understanding of reproduction in dogs, and better communication between veterinarians and their clients.

* seek understanding about controversial topics related to dogs and reproduction (e.g., spaying and castration) and discuss the science behind them, with a goal of understanding different perspectives and why people disagree.

* find and evaluate resources to answer advanced questions about reproduction in dogs (if Further Discovery questions completed)."

The AKC CHF is also promoting the class:
http://www.akcchf.org/news-events/events/educational/canine-theriogenology-for-dog.html