Develop the nutritional knowledge needed to support dogs responsibly and communicate clearly with clients. Students examine nutritional requirements, commercial food options, food labels, feeding amounts, body-condition awareness, training treats, supplements, life-stage needs, performance dogs, and the relationship among nutrition, health, learning, and behavior.
The course also establishes the professional boundaries between nutritional education, trainer observation, and veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
WSK9CO Education Credits: 4
Develop the nutritional knowledge needed to support dogs responsibly and communicate clearly with clients. Students examine nutritional requirements, commercial food options, food labels, feeding amounts, body-condition awareness, training treats, supplements, life-stage needs, performance dogs, and the relationship among nutrition, health, learning, and behavior.
The course also establishes the professional boundaries between nutritional education, trainer observation, and veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
WSK9CO Education Credits: 4