This course is designed to explain what the dog’s digestive system needs and how natural and commercially produced foods satisfy that requirement. This course will serve as career development for anyone working in dog care.
Course Modules:
Canine Diet
- The function of food
- The canine digestive system
- Feeding
- Types of food: Moist, Dry and Natural
- When to feed
- Dietary requirements for the puppy
- Weaning
- Feeding an orphaned puppy
- Feeding the brood bitch
- How much should a dog be fed?
- Dietary requirements of the elderly dog
- Loss of appetite (fussy feeders)
- Feeding the unwell dog
- The importance of water
- Chocolate
- Table of minerals and vitamins relating to the dog's diet
Course Details:
Study Level 2
The study Level relates to how demanding the course is. 1 is a beginner and 5 is HND / Foundation Degree level.
2 Module Course
This course is delivered in 2 study modules which need to be passed to gain the qualification
Fees: Including VAT
Course fee – R4200 (includes registration and 2 modules)
or
Pay as you learn option – R1750 registration (once off) and R1400 per module
