Industry Training Short course on canine Nutrition and Feeding for beginners

A short course in Canine Nutrition and Feeding for beginners will be taking place from February 1, delivered online via Microsoft Teams. The short course spans four weeks, held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm, and costs UK£99 to attend. These sessions, led by Dr Jacqueline Boyd, (eight hours in total) will include seminars, discussion points and practical skills development in reading and considering labels. There are no previous experience requirements, and no formal examinations or assessment. There will however be an opportunity for participants to undertake a self-assessment at the end of each session to test their knowledge, and if attendance exceeds 80 percent, a Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to the attendee.

This course is designed for those with either a personal or professional interest in canine nutrition, looking to understand the basic biological and nutritional principles of feeding the domestic dog.

The course will suit dog owners who would like to understand how to make good individual decisions for themselves and their dog(s) in a marketplace full of choice, as well as canine professionals who would like to improve and enhance their knowledge about feeds and feeding.

This course will introduce you to the essentials of canine nutrition and help you navigate the nutritional maze. Attendees will learn about areas such as the digestive anatomy and physiology of the dog, what nutrients dogs need, feeding for life stages and activities, how to identify canine nutrition fact from fiction, and explore applied nutrition.

By the end of the course, attendees will have an awareness about the fundamentals of canine nutritional science, along with how to apply that knowledge at a beginner’s level.

It will help pet owners and pet professionals feel more confident in the choices made for their dog, whatever their age, breed/type, and activity level.