Canine Fitness and Nutrition Specialist
Purpose: This Certificate/Diploma is designed for breeders, dog professionals or individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge of the health and care dogs. Emphasis will be on nutrition, physical conditioning, emergency care, and holistic care.
Certificate/Program Goals
• To understand the links between physical fitness and dog health.
• To understand the links between nutrition and dog health.
• To be able to provide emergency first aid and CPR.
• To understand canine physiology and anatomy.
• A basic understanding of alternative treatments for dogs.
• Understand how proper nutrition and appropriate exercise can impact a sport dog's growth.
• Gain a strong understanding of nutrition.
Program Curriculum:
Take five required courses and one electives.
Required Courses-Must take all of the following courses(5):
Canine Anatomy and Physiology
Building Better Bodies through Nutrition Part I & II
Building Better Bodies through Nutrition Part II (available 2010)
Conditioning the Performance Dog
Canine First Aid and CPR
Elective-Plus one of the following (your choice):
Conditioning the Athletic Dog
"Pre"habilitation for Puppies
Tellington TTouch™ (available 2010)
Holistic Dog Level I (available 2010)
Paying for the Diploma
Three ways to pay for this diploma:
- One course at a time: Click on each course above and pay as you go.
- Entire diploma: Pay above ($1,995.00)
- Payment plan: $119 per month for 18 months
The following refers to Canine Massage Students ONLY!!!
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