Education

Training & Education

The Science Dog Courses by Linda P. Case, Online — Nutrition Certificate Program
September 2023 - May 2025
Master Class Certificate in Canine Nutrition

The Institute of Holistic Nutrition, Canada — C.N.P. Nutritional Practitioner
September 2011 - November 2014
Certified Nutritional Practitioner with First Class Honours

University of Toronto, Canada — Master of Arts
September 2004 - June 2005
Sociocultural anthropology

University of Toronto, Canada — Honours B.A.
September 1998 - June 2003
Anthropology and English with High Distinction

Webinars & Continuing Education

The Science Dog Webinar Series by Linda P. Case, M.S.

"Beware the Straw Man.” Differentiating Between Marketing Claims, Pseudoscience and Scientific Evidence. (2025)
“The Scoop on Poop.” Diet and Canine GI Health. (2024)
“Human Grade: Meaningful Distinction or Marketing Gimmick?” (2024)
“Dogs are Carnivores, Right?” Exploring the Carnivore vs. Omnivore Question. (2023)
“Diet-Related DCM: Current Research & Remaining Questions.” (2023)
“Complete and Balanced - The Fallout.” The origins of the 'Complete and Balanced' designation and its lasting impact on the pet food industry. (2023)

Canine Handling & Communication

Proud moment! Boone and I celebrating after passing Hamburg's rigorous 90-minute Gehorsamkeitsprüfung [obedience exam], earning our official Leinenbefreiung [Leash Exemption] license in April 2024. 💪 This comprehensive German exam evaluates a dog's recall, obedience and temperament in various real-world scenarios.

Ongoing Training with Animal Psychologist Maike Frenzel

Hundeglücklich Weekly Dog School Program (2021-Present)
- Comprehensive owner-focused handling techniques
- Canine body language interpretation and communication skills
- Dog socialization and behavioural management
- Practical command training and real-world application

This continuous education represents my commitment to responsible dog ownership and developing a deeper understanding of canine behaviour.