Carolyn von Ah: My interest in natural nutrition grew from my work as a TCVM practitioner and osteopath. While my previous certificates touched on lifestyle and diet, I felt I was only scratching the surface. I wanted to dig deeper to ensure my canine patients could be as healthy and happy as possible.

Because I couldn't find a structured, professional-grade course locally, I turned to CIVT. I wanted the ability to create recipes for my clients that weren't just based on TCVM principles but were also nutritionally balanced according to FEDIAF standards. The Certification in Small Animal Natural Nutrition course was exactly what I was looking for - it is, quite simply, the best and most well-organized program I have encountered. This qualification means I can now provide a truly holistic and evidence-based service to my clients.

Katherine says "As a nutritional therapist with over a decade of experience, expanding into pet nutrition felt like a natural next step, though it was a deeply personal journey that set me on this path. It began with my two senior dogs - Wendy and Nicol. Wanting the best for them as they aged, I started looking into proper nutrition tailored to their needs. When one of them was diagnosed with kidney disease, that search became even more urgent. Around the same time, my professional work was growing to encompass animal nutrition, and I knew I needed both the skills and a formal qualification to do it well.

The name CIVT came up during my research and interestingly, I discovered that my dog's own vet had attended a CIVT course too. That gave me all the confidence to enrol in CIVT's Certification in Small Animal Natural Nutrition.I can honestly say that taking this course is one of the best investments I have ever made — personally and professionally. It is beautifully structured, and the support from the tutors and staff throughout was outstanding. Assignments were marked promptly and returned with thoughtful, constructive feedback. The depth of knowledge I gained in small animal natural nutrition has been invaluable. Most importantly, this course has given me the confidence to step into this field with real purpose and competence. I am so grateful I found CIVT."

Meg Rac is the Founder & Head Trainer at Dynamic Canine.

Meg brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to the world of dog training. Alongside her commitment to training canines, she also manages a diverse farm, which includes horses, cows and alpacas. In her leisure time, she enjoys all things equestrian, competing with her talented young performance horse. Her dog, Öcsi, who is prominently featured in the Dynamic Canine logo, successfully competes in weight pull competitions, obedience, and scent work trials in and around Melbourne.

Meg’s background in science, combined with her love of learning, drives her to continually research in fields such as canine psychology, cognitive science, health and nutrition. This not only helps her stay at the forefront of the latest developments in the field, but it also allows her to understand the mental processes and emotions of both dogs and their owners, whilst recognising the significance of nutrition in behaviour and training.

Meg remains dedicated to lifelong learning, constantly expanding her education to provide the most relevant and current information and training to her clients.

Dynamic Canine was founded in Riddells Creek, with a mission to bring a new level of expertise to the dog training industry. The ultimate goal is to not only train dogs and build strong partnerships, but to promote their overall well-being, including behaviour, fitness, health and nutrition.