RACE-Approved Program 20-940312
This course helps you learn why and how to feed real food and guide others on their fresh food journey.
REAL DOG FOOD WORKSHOPS
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200+ Nutritionists available
(Includes a free workshop, 1-month access to FRI Membership, and 10 RACE-approved CEs.)
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PROGRAM DETAILS
- Designed for Veterinary Professionals, Canine Wellness Coaches and Certified Dog Trainers
- 7 units, 60 articles, 7 quizzes, 1 final
- 2 hrs interactive Dog Food Workshop
- RACE-approved for 10 CEs
- CCPDT-approved for 21 CEUs
- CPCN title and directory listing
- Certificate & digital badge
- Lifetime access with active FRI Membership
- 1-year default access, includes updates
- Browser access on desktop
“Enhances the ability of veterinary professionals to guide clients through the fresh food journey, fostering better health outcomes and client relationships.
Why Specialize as a Canine Nutritionist?
Great veterinarians know you can't out-medicate a bad diet. This means dog owners need nutrition advice. You can lead the way in veterinary care by mastering probiotics, nutrition, and microbiome science—integral aspects of canine health.
Be Your Clients Trusted Advisor
If clients don't receive nutritional guidance from you, they might seek advice from other professionals or unreliable online sources. By becoming a trusted resource, you can educate pet owners, prevent potential health issues, and enhance your practice. Offering natural, sustainable solutions positions you as a leader in veterinary care, helping to ensure dogs are healthy and well-cared for under your expert guidance.
When you specialize as a Canine Nutritionist you lead with confidence knowing you’re equipped with the latest knowledge in canine nutrition and can offer an additional service to existing clients. This means you can increase your overall offerings AND have a new, standalone service.
A Canine Nutritionist Certification is the answer if you want to:
- 🐶 Create your dog nutrition program with confidence.
- 🥗 Reach a broader audience by providing online nutrition services.
- 💼 Enhance your professional resume with specialized credentials.
- 💵 Increasing your income through consultation services.
This certification not only elevates your expertise, but also opens new avenues for income and professional growth.
“Equips professionals to address concerns about bacterial contamination and nutritional imbalances in raw feeding.
Certified Professional Canine Nutritionists (CPCN)™
Dedicated CPCN with a background in Animal Sciences, Biolo...
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Be the Go-To Expert in Canine Nutrition.Start the Change in Canine Health.
TEACH OTHERS HOW TO FEED THEIR DOG REAL FOOD
Become a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN)™
Master the skills of feeding dogs species-appropriate diets to prevent nutrient-related diseases and increase overall health, well-being, and longevity.
- Learn about the benefits of feeding REAL food to dogs.
- Learn the truth about commercial diets and how they can contribute to canine disease
- 7 units with 60 separate articles that cover topics ranging from basic nutrition to creating fresh whole food meals that balance over time.
Veterinarians have expressed two main concerns with their clients feeding fresh food to their dogs, bacterial contamination and nutritional imbalances. The Feed Real Institute Professional Canine Nutrition course addresses these issues specifically throughout the course.
The course aims to ease the mind and reduce the concerns of veterinary professionals as they encounter clients that have chosen to feed their dogs whole food or fresh diets. If the veterinary team is well-versed in the concepts of fresh feeding, they can have constructive conversations with their clients rather than trying to discourage them from fresh feeding. Encouraging clients to take the Real Dog Nutrition course for dog parents will strengthen the bond between the veterinary team and the dog parent as they proceed through the fresh feeding journey together.
"Achieving that perfect balance between providing sufficient academic background and adequate practical information is challenging, but these courses excel at it! They provide both the rationale and the research for choosing to feed real food. "
“Provides in-depth knowledge for veterinary professionals on feeding dogs a species-appropriate diet to prevent nutrient-related diseases.
Top 6 Reasons you should take this course:
- Your clients are transitioning to a fresh diet. As their veterinarian you need to be prepared to guide them through their fresh food journey, including following baseline clinical markers through annual exams and comprehensive bloodwork.
- Dogs in your care frequently
- Are overweight or obese
- Have poor oral health
- Have itchy or yeasty paws and skin
- Have soft stools and diarrhea
- Have gas and really large stinky poops
- You're a veterinary professional that wants to get up to speed up on the latest research and developments in canine nutrition, plus earn 10 CEs while doing it.
- You are an aspiring canine nutrition or wellness coach who wants to help dog owners correctly and confidently feed real food.
- You're a certified dog trainer or behaviorist who wants to learn more about the connection between diet and behavior and you want to help you clients switch to fresh food. Certified trainers and behaviorists can earn 21 CEUs from this course.
- You are an experienced fresh feeder but want to take a deeper dive into complex nutritional topics.
Globally Recognized, RACE-Approved Education
Earn trusted, globally recognized credentials that set you apart as a leader in canine nutrition.
RACE & CCPDT-Approved Certifications:
Gain credibility with certifications respected across veterinary clinics, training centers, and consulting practices.
Comprehensive Learning Platform:
Access user-friendly, on-demand courses tailored for busy professionals.
Personalized Application:
Equip professionals to assess and address each dog's unique nutritional needs, fostering tailored care and client trust.
Flexible Frameworks:
Learn to integrate evidence-based guidelines with individual canine requirements, ensuring real-world relevance.
Flexible Learning:
Balance education with your schedule—study anytime, anywhere.
Continuous Professional Growth:
Stay ahead with advanced workshops, conferences, and updated research on fresh-feeding traditions and modern science.
Vibrant Professional Network:
Connect with experts, peers, and mentors in a thriving community focused on raising canine health standards.
Comparative Edge:
FRI’s evidence-based curriculum integrates cutting-edge research, practical application, and holistic nutrition strategies, ensuring a superior educational experience compared to conventional programs.
Recognition Programs:
Achieve milestones with certifications, directory listings, and accolades such as CPCN recognition to elevate your professional credibility.
Evidence-Based, Practical Applications
Turn canine nutrition research into actionable strategies that improve canine health and empower professionals to deliver measurable, life-changing results.
Actionable Solutions:
Use curated research, calculators, and frameworks to create tailored, measurable meal plans.
Immediate Impact:
Address common health issues like skin irritation, weight management, and GI upset with strategic fresh-feeding approaches.
Tailored Nutrition Strategies:
Turn research into bespoke solutions, feeding the dog in front of you with precision and care.
Adaptive Tools:
Leverage practical resources, like individualized meal plans and health assessments, that adapt to each dog's specific circumstances.
Client-Centric Empowerment:
Teach clients to evaluate their dog's unique signals—such as poop analysis and behavior changes—ensuring personalized care.
Client Empowerment Tools:
Provide handouts and practical resources like dog poop inspection charts, food replacements for common supplements, real foods to prevent common ailments, and interactive dog longevity protocols—ensuring client understanding and adherence.
Interdisciplinary Insights:
Incorporate veterinary medicine, microbiome science, and natural supplementation for a holistic nutritional approach.
Long-Term Benefits:
Equip practitioners to adapt to emerging trends and future advancements in canine nutrition, ensuring they remain ahead of the curve in addressing evolving client needs.
Hands-On Training:
Gain confidence through immersive workshops and expert-led sessions designed for real-world readiness.
Client Communication Mastery:
Improve client adherence and satisfaction with clear, actionable guidance.
On-Demand Tools & Community Support
Access canine nutrition tools, flexible learning resources, and an expert-driven community to confidently solve real-world canine nutrition challenges and elevate professional success.
Practical Implementation Guides:
Seamlessly integrate fresh-feeding strategies into your practice or business.
Proactive Client Retention:
Become a trusted authority to whom clients return again and again for guidance, products, and consults, improving satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term success.
Team Training:
Equip your clinic, training center, or practice with nutrition knowledge to enhance client outcomes and reduce stress on staff.
Burnout Solutions:
Emphasize preventive care and client education to address veterinary team burnout and shortages.
Collaborative Community:
Engage in annual conferences, live sessions, and in-person networking opportunities with industry leaders. Share insights, collaborate on challenging cases, and stay at the forefront of canine nutrition advancements through meaningful professional connections.
Dynamic Learning Tools:
Enhance credibility and loyalty with certifications, a CPCN directory, and peer recognition programs that incentivize ongoing participation and achievement.
Recognition Programs:
Engage in annual conferences, live sessions, and in-person networking opportunities with industry leaders. Share insights, collaborate on challenging cases, and stay at the forefront of canine nutrition advancements through meaningful professional connections.
Individualized Case-Solving:
Access dynamic tools, such as calculators and custom guides, designed to adapt to each dog's unique nutritional needs.
Collaborative Solutions:
Engage in expert-driven discussions and live Q&A to explore case-specific strategies for real-world challenges.
Professional Nutrition Certification Course includes topics such as:
The hands-on DIY Real Dog virtual workshop is a mandatory component of the professional course. Sourcing the meal ingredients and compiling 7 days of meals for your dog helps cement the concepts of fresh feeding.
Although the Professional Canine Nutrition course is designed for the veterinary profession, others that would benefit from the course include dog trainers, groomers, pet sitters, and any dog lover interested in canine nutrition.
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