Nutrition workshop (Via Zoom)

Service Description

Overview In this workshop we will cover some of the essential foundations of canine nutrition and feeding that are essential in order to make informed and evidenced based decisions about your own dog’s diet. Part 1 will be a webinar covering these essentials, presented by Dr Jacqueline Boyd and last approximately 50 minutes followed by time for questions and clarifications. Part 2 will be the opportunity to discuss and consider key aspects of canine nutrition with delegates who are invited to submit questions to be considered by email to drjacquelineboyd@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday 16th August. This is an ideal opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of canine nutrition and feeding and critically consider your choices and approaches. Practical and applied nutrition will be explored as well as the pros and cons of different feed types and approaches for individual dogs and their caregivers. Biography Dr Jacqueline Boyd, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, PGCHE, CHES, FHEA, MRSB, MAPDT 01583 Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Registered Animal Training Instructor drjacquelineboyd@gmail.com Jacqueline is passionate about making the world a better place for dogs and their people, by enhancing peoples’ understanding of what dogs really need and how us humans can help them, especially through improving their welfare via evidence-based management, nutrition, and training. Jacqueline holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Zoology (Parasitology), an MSc (with distinction) in Animal Nutrition, a PhD in Genetics, a postgraduate certificate in higher education and is a certified humane education specialist (CHES). She has worked in academic research exploring nematode genetics and has lectured students in animal science, teaching on a wide range of subjects from nutrition to genetics and researching the kinematics of sports dogs (amongst other things). There has also been a stint in the commercial world as a canine and equine nutritionist, gaining further industry-related nutrition and advisory skills. Jacqueline currently writes, coaches, and consults on all aspects of canine science and works part time as a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). She also tutors canine-related short courses at NTU, has guest lectured for other institutions and organisations, and is an Affiliate at The University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine. Jacqueline is a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT, 01583).

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will be accepted up to 5 days prior to the event starting. This is held via Zoom so please be prepared to enter the waiting room 5 minutes before. Refunds can be given up to 5 days before the event with a £5 admin fee deducted.

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