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The importance of nutrition in dog training
The importance of nutrition in dog training

Why nutrition is vital in dog training

When training dogs, it is easy to forget that behaviour doesn’t exist in a vacuum. A dog’s ability to focus, learn, and thrive is built on the same foundation as ours - good nutrition, sleep, and a safe environment. Just as you wouldn’t send a child to school on an empty stomach, expecting your dog to learn new skills without the right fuel sets them up for frustration.


Nutrition and its relationship with training

Training success depends on three things: energy, focus, and overall wellbeing. Nutrition directly impacts each:

  • Energy: Balanced meals and nutrient-dense toppers provide sustained fuel, preventing the highs and lows that can affect training sessions.

  • Focus: Dogs that lack key nutrients may appear restless, distracted, or unable to concentrate for more than a few minutes.

  • Wellbeing: Just like us, a healthy gut, shiny coat, and steady temperament make for a dog that feels good in their body, and a dog who feels good is more responsive to learning.


Doctor Furgood Meal Topper

Nutrient-rich additions like the Doctor Furgood Meal Topper can make a real difference to your dogs training, supporting gut health, behaviour and temperament. It’s designed to complement your dog’s regular diet with a boost of plant-based superfoods that support whole-body health.

Here’s what’s inside, and why it matters:

  • Marine collagen and hyaluronic acid – support shiny coats, skin health, and joint mobility
  • Organic superfoods and Icelandic red algae – provide magnesium, calcium, and 72 trace minerals to support lasting vitality
  • Spore-forming probiotic (Bacillus subtilis) – survives stomach acid to support balanced gut health and digestion
  • Free from preservatives, baked carbs & seed oils – avoiding common triggers of inflammation


The training connection

Think of nutrition and training as a team: one fuels the other. When your dog’s body is nourished, training becomes smoother:

  • Sessions last longer without fatigue.

  • Rewards (whether treats or kibble toppers) are healthier and more reinforcing.

  • Dogs recover faster after play or exercise, ready for the next adventure.