Dog Nutrition Consultations

The Relationship Between Dogs and Nutrition.

I am convinced the two cannot be separated. You may challenge me and resist the change — but I’m going to do all I can to convince you to improve nutrition & your dog's behavior.

You might be asking what a dog trainer knows about Dog Nutrition. Good point. And I have had many clients challenge me when I bring it up in a behavioral case. I’m asking why all dog trainers and behaviorists are NOT telling you about nutrition.

Dog Nutrition consultations are required as part of my behavior programs.

When I first started training, I knew very little about dog food and nutritional requirements. In fact, from the rescue group I was part of, I basically knew the equivalent of a dog mama in a FB group. And I was wrong.

As I met dog after dog with behavior issues, digestive problems, allergies, and that died early, I knew there must be something else going on. So I started digging into behavior resolution approaches that were NOT about training. Dog food was at the top of the list. What your dog eats has a direct effect on behavior — and health.

Looking for better answers about dog behavior led me down a path of natural wellness and canine nutrition. It led me to learn all I could about dog food and supplements. Boy was I hooked on the fascinating aspects of nutrition on behavior and longevity. So, I became certified in canine nutrition years ago, and continue to study and work through complex issues every single day. As you learn more about me — you know I cannot have a conversation about any dog without digging into what they eat, their nutrition & natural wellness needs.

It’s overwhelming out there. You need someone who can help you work through the process of understanding your dog’s unique needs and how dog food and supplements may benefit your dog.

Some of you are struggling with a dog who is unhealthy at this moment and others just want to be proactive and improve the quality of your dog’s food. I can help you with both.

What Is a Dog Nutritionist

A dog nutritionist needs to be able to look at your dog and determine what foods need to be customized for your dog and ensure that the diet is fresh, healthy, and balanced nutritionally or supplemented naturally to optimize your dog’s well-being.

Dog Nutrition is the core basis of your dog’s health, well-being, behavior, and longevity. Without nutrition being optimized for your individual dog — everything else you do may be missing the mark or even making things worse.

Whether you are considering homemade dog foods, raw dog food, commercially prepared foods, butcher blend foods, or some combination — it’s so important to know it’s the right food for Your dog. That’s where I come in.

My goal as a Dog nutritionist is to help you simplify as much as possible, even if the situation for your dog is complex. We all want to do what’s right for our dog, but when it’s confusing and overwhelming, people tend to lose hope and fall back on the more traditional products. You may even be feeling pressure from your vet, even though you know in your heart there must be better options.

I want to be a partner with you to monitor progress, tweak and improve the strategies as needed and help support you through the questions and emotions that go along with seeing your dog need help. I want to be your partner in wellness through all the life stages of your dog.

I aim to bring in knowledge of supporting systems of the body through natural approaches beyond food as well. This may mean detox work or energy healing modalities like homeopathy, herbs, and essential oils.

Together we can focus on many common issues by utilizing nutrition & supplements:

• Allergies

• Anxiety

• Behavior (yes, aggression, anxiety, too)

• Cancer

• Digestion, Gastro-Intestinal

• Kidney Health

• Pancreatic Health

• Liver Health

• Urinary / Bladder Issues

• Thyroid / Adrenal / Hormone Health

• Senior Health

Dana Brigman is a Certified Dog Nutritionist in North Myrtle Beach SC but offers online consultations. I can help you evaluate your current dog food, improve the nutritional value of kibble, make homemade dog food, feed raw dog food, customize a diet for health recovery and so much more.

Canine Nutrition and natural wellness has become so important to me, and so much a part of my business, I have a second website focused on Dog Nutrition & Natural Wellness. Join me and learn more about your dog’s health and wellbeing with a focus on longevity, and maybe pickup a few tips for your own health. I sure have!