Professional Dog Nutrition Course

Understand Nutrition. Improve Knowledge. Support Better Canine Care.

Take your understanding of canine nutrition to the next level with our Professional Dog Nutrition Course, designed for dog owners, groomers and pet-care professionals who want to understand what dogs need to thrive.

This comprehensive course explores the essential principles of canine nutrition, from proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and hydration to feeding methods, food labels, treats, supplements and weight management.

You'll also learn about nutrition throughout a dog's life, including puppies, adults and senior dogs, as well as raw and homemade diets, food allergies and intolerances, food safety and responsible dietary changes.

What You'll Learn

• Essential canine nutrientsThe canine digestive system
  
• Protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals
  
• Water, hydration & energy requirements
  
• Dry, wet, fresh, raw & homemade feeding
  
• Understanding dog-food labels
  
• Puppy, adult & senior nutrition
  
• Weight management & body condition
  
• Treats, chews & supplements
  
• Food allergies & intolerances
  
• Safe & unsafe foods
  
• Raw feeding & food hygiene
  
• Changing a dog's diet
  
• Practical nutrition case studies
  
• Professional boundaries & veterinary referral

What's Included?

• Comprehensive online course materials
  
• Learner coursework & worksheets
  
• Nutrition fact sheets
  
• Practical case studies
  
• 30-question final multiple-choice assessment
  
• Certificate of Completion upon successful completion

Course Duration

6 Months | 650 Learning Hours

Study 5 days per week, 5 hours per day, giving you the flexibility to develop your knowledge alongside your existing work or commitments.

Who Is This Course For?

Perfect for:

• Dog groomers
• Dog walkers
• Dog trainers
• Pet sitters
• Pet-care professionals
• Pet-shop staff
• Dog owners
• Anyone looking to develop their knowledge of canine nutrition

Important

This is an educational nutrition course and does not qualify learners to diagnose medical conditions, prescribe therapeutic diets or replace veterinary advice. Where a dog has a health condition or requires individual dietary management, appropriate veterinary or specialist advice should be sought.

Start your journey into canine nutrition today and build valuable knowledge to support healthier, better-informed feeding decisions.