COURSE 1Welcome Home
Build a shared household plan for your dog or cat.
Try it at home
Create a rest area, assign family responsibilities and collect adoption and care records.
Your take-home record
A home routine and first-week observation record.
Knowledge check
Who is responsible for feeding, rest, play and contacting your veterinarian?
COURSE 2Food & Whole-Food Foundations
Learn what your pet eats and how to discuss feeding choices.
Try it at home
Read your current food label. Record the formula, feeding instructions, amount served and all treats or supplements. Bring questions about meal balance and changes to your veterinarian.
Your take-home record
A feeding record and a list of questions for a professional.
Knowledge check
Which foods are meals, which are treats or toppers, and what questions remain?
COURSE 3Your Care Team
Organize the people, records and appointments that support your pet.
Try it at home
Make a contact sheet for your veterinarian, emergency clinic, adoption organization and trusted caregiver. Organize the care instructions your veterinarian provides.
Your take-home record
A care contact sheet and appointment calendar.
Knowledge check
Where will each caregiver find the records and instructions?
COURSE 4Notice & Record
Practice clear observation without guessing at a diagnosis.
Try it at home
Keep a dated record of appetite, bathroom habits, energy, sleep, skin and coat. Describe what you saw and when rather than assigning a cause. Share concerns with your veterinarian.
Your take-home record
A weekly observation log and weekly reflection.
Knowledge check
Can you describe a change with dates, context and specific observations?
COURSE 5Enrichment & Community
Build a practical support network and household activity plan.
Try it at home
List activities your pet enjoys, family boundaries and local resources. Choose activities appropriate for your individual pet with help from your care team.
Your take-home record
A family activity plan and two local support contacts.
Knowledge check
What helps your pet feel comfortable, and who can help when you need support?
COURSE 6Your Next Chapter
Turn six weeks of learning into a plan you can maintain.
Try it at home
Review the weekly records. Identify what worked, what still needs support and the next questions for your care team. Complete the final reflection and knowledge check.
Your take-home record
A written care plan, final progress report and family graduation certificate.
Knowledge check
Which three routines will you keep, and what is your next learning goal?