OK9 Module 8: Nutrition and Weight

Dogs Trust food bank

Introduction and Preparation 

Welcome to your eighth training module for OK9 Wellbeing and Trauma Dog Handlers. There is no need for any independent or specific preparatory learning before you begin this module, however, you may find the additional resources below useful to reflect upon after the module. 

The eighth module, titled “Nutrition and Weight” will focus on understanding a dog’s nutritional needs and factors that may impact their eating and weight.  

Before you begin this module, please read and remember the learning objectives for personal reflection.  

Please allow 30 minutes to complete this module, as there will be activities throughout the video to complete. These activities will be linked below should you wish to visit them directly. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the use of a body condition score to identify and manage a healthy weight.
     
  2. Identify the factors which may affect eating, drinking and weight management. 

OK9 Module 8: Nutrition and Weight

Additional Resources

Here are the additional resources that you may find useful to reflect upon after the module.

Diet and nutrition for dogs

Body condition score chart


Once you have finished please continue onto the next training module. 

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