Distance Learning – suggested 30 months part-time study (Nominal hours 2,400)
Naturopathy is the medicinal foundation of treating the whole-body system, combining philosophy and theories in practice, to support healing and maintain health. Canine Naturopaths provide evidence-based health care that is effective and safe to their canine clients. Through an in-depth understanding of canine bioscience, emotional and physical factors, Naturopaths are able to help prevent disease, provide optimal health and wellbeing and relief of symptoms by treating the whole cat and aim to address the underlying causes of illness and disease.
The core principle of "healing through the biological science of nature" guides the canine naturopath’s use of species-specific nutrition, complimentary prescribing of herbal medicine and nutrient compounds, right through to biomechanics. Canine naturopathic medicine heavily focuses on combining food as medicine traditions and dietary therapy (dietetics) with recent scientific advances in nutritional biochemistry which are now used by veterinarians and naturopathic practitioners alike. Graduates will assess the lifestyle of the dog and consider the biology of the species from an anatomy and physiology perspective.
The core principles of this Naturopathic Medicine course follows the foundational subjects of Anatomy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Manufacturing, Body Physiology and the final subject of Naturopathic Principles, that brings all learning together.
Students explore a wide range of bioscience units in-depth through species-specific studies in contraindications, origins & domestication, anatomy and physiology, clinical nutrition, analysis of commercial food products, essential nutrients, mineral/vitamin deficiencies, herbal medicine, constituents of therapeutics, visual and tactile assessments, biomechanics, conformation, behaviour assessments; as well as business practices, ethics, safety, and efficacy.
It must be pointed out that at times it will be essential that a veterinarian diagnosis is undertaken, this may include blood tests, x-ray, CT scans, MRI, the results obtained from these tests will help to clarify the best way to determine aspects of certain conditions, illness and disease and how best to complement the allopathic treatments prescribed. Naturopathic medicine can easily work alongside veterinary medicine in order to help the individual dog reach optimum health.
Canine naturopathy aims to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms. Naturopathy today occupies an important and prominent role in the contemporary health-care system with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Health, from a naturopathic perspective, involves the capacity to maintain optimal order and function of the body (homeostasis) and is an outcome of a healthy mind, body, and environment.
The course is completely structured in delivery each week for the full two and a half (30 months) years, with course modules and assessment tasks being released at the same time each week. As the course is completely structured in delivery each week, students are unable to finish the course sooner, however, the course has an open-end expiry, so students can take as long as they need to finish the course in its entirety.
Enrolments open the 2nd of March 2026.
Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.
Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.
Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).
Students must have basic computer skills.
Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.
Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.
Webinar: Welcome - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Welcome
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
Student Profile: to be submitted to the college.
EBook: 'Miller's Anatomy of the Dog'
A-Z Latin Dictionary
Canine Directional Terminology
Video: Directional Terms Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Directional Terms Quiz
EBook: "Dog Anatomy" by Peter C. Goody
Cells and Tissues
Lesson: Cells and Tissues Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cells and Tissues Test
The Integumentary System
Lesson: Integumentary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Integumentary Test
The Skeletal System
Lesson: Skeletal System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Skeletal Test
The Muscular System
Lesson: Muscular System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Muscular Test
The Cardiovascular System
Lesson: Circulatory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cardiovascular Test
The Lymphatic System
Lesson: Lymphatic System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lymphatic Test
The Respiratory System
Lesson: Respiratory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Respiratory Test
The Nervous System
Lesson: Nervous System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Nervous Test
The Endocrine System
Lesson: Endocrine System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Endocrine Test
The Digestive System
Lesson: Liver, Pancreas and Spleen Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Digestive Test
The Urinary System
Lesson: Urinary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Urinary Test
The Reproductive System
Lesson: Reproductive System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Reproductive Test
Lesson: Integrating the Systems Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 1: Canine Species-Specific Digestive Functions
Presentation: Canine Digestive Process Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: 'Species Classifications' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: 'Canine Digestive Overview' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Daily Nutritional Requirements
Module 2 Quiz
EBook: "Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats" by the NRC
Module 3: Essential Nutrients: Vitamins
Module 3 Quiz
EBook: 'Give Your Dog A Bone' by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
Module 4: Essential Nutrients: Minerals
Module 4 Quiz
EPub "A Scientific Guide to Natural Nutrition" By Dr. Bruce Syme
Module 5: Essential Nutrients: Amino Fatty Acids
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Evolution of Modern Feeding
Audio: Development of the Commercial Pet Food Industry
Module 6 Quiz
EPublication: Pottengers Cat Summary Findings
Module 7: What is in Commercial Pet Food Products?
Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Reading Product Labels
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Feeding Bones
Module 9 Quiz
EBook: 'Raw Meaty Bones' by Dr. Tom Longsdale
Module 10: Feeding Muscle Meats
Module 10 Quiz
EPublication: 'Nutritional composition of red meat' by University of Wollongong
Module 11: Feeding Offal and Organ Meats
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Feeding Vegetables
Module 12 Quiz: Part 1
Module 12 Quiz: Part 2
Module 13: Feeding Fruits
Presentation: Feeding Fruits Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 13 Quiz: Part 1
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 13 Quiz: Part 2
Module 14: Feeding Cereals and Grains
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Feeding Legumes
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Feeding Nuts
Module 16 Quiz
Module 17: Feeding Seeds
Module 17 Quiz
Module 18: Feeding Eggs
Module 18 Quiz
Module 19: Feeding Dairy Products
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Canine Digestive Physiology
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Supplementation
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Canine Poisons
EPublication: Common Toxic Plants
Chart: Poisonous Plants
Module 22 Quiz
Module 23: Food Toxicology
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Body Condition Scores
Chart: Muscle Condition Score
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 24 Quiz
Module 25: Feeding for Breeding: Sires
Module 25 Quiz
Module 26: Feeding for Breeding: Dames
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 26 Quiz
Module 27: Growing Puppies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 27 Quiz
Module 28: Feeding Senior Dogs
Module 28 Quiz
Module 29: Overweight and Obese Dogs
Module 29 Quiz
Module 30: Underweight and Malnourished Dogs
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Canine Performance and High-Level Athletes
Module 31 Quiz
Module 32: Nutrigenomics
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Hereditary Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 33 Quiz
Module 34: Food Intolerance and Allergies
Chart: Stool and Colour
Module 34 Quiz
Module 35: Nutritional Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 35 Quiz
Module 36: Diet and Behaviour
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 36 Quiz
Module 37: Musculoskeletal Conditions
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 37 Quiz
Module 38: Chronic Disease and Illness
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 38 Quiz
Module 39: Cancer
Module 39 Quiz
Module 40: Therapeutic Feeding
Module 40 Quiz
Module 41: Dietetic Reports: Case Studies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Dietetic Report Template
Dietetic 'Follow-up' Report Template
Allergies and Symptoms Template
Module 1: Introduction to Herbs, Holism and Science
Webinar: Herbs, Holism and Science - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: 'What is a herb?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Webinar Audio: Stance on Herbal Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
EBook: Holistic Herbal 4th Edition by David Hoffman
Module 2: Herbal Philosophy
Webinar: "Philosophy, why bother?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Webinar: "Why Herbs Cure?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 2 Test
Module 3: History: Herbal Origins
EBook: "Veterinary Herbal Medicine" by Wynn and Fougere
Lesson: Potted History Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: Early Origins of Herbal History Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Herbalism at the turn of the 1st Century CE Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: '10th Century CE Herbal trade and knowledge' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: History: Modern Herbal - 'The New Age'
Lesson: 'Herbals and Chemistry' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: 'Physio-medical Era' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 4 Quiz
Lesson: 'Modern Era of Herbalism' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Webinar: Potted history - Books Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5: Herbalism of the World: An insight into different herbal cultures
Webinar: "Folk Medicine" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5 Quiz
Lesson: 'Signatures of Plants' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 6: Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
Webinar: Health Modules - Reductionist vs Wholistic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Herbalism Terminology
Audio Lesson: Herbal Glossary of Terms Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 7 Terminology Test
Module 8: Plant Nomenclature
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Lesson: Herbal Scepticism Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9: Phytochemistry: Herbs and Science
EBook: 'Constituents of Medicinal Plants' by Andrew Pengelly
Webinar: Chemistry is not scary! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Phytochemistry Principles
Lesson: Introduction to Plant Chemistry Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 10 Quiz
Module 11: Herbal Constituents: Carbohydrates
Lesson: Carbohydrates' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Herbal Constituents: Lipids
Module 12 Quiz
Module 13: Herbal Constituents: Terpenes
Module 13 Quiz
Module 14: Herbal Constituents: Polyphenols
Lesson: System Tonics Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Herbal Constituent: Alkaloids
Lesson: Alcohols to Alkaloids Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Therapeutic Actions of Herbs
Webinar: Plants as Medicinal Actions - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 16 Test
EPublication: Herbal Action Categories by Christopher Hobbs
Excerpt: Priest and Priest’s 'Herbal Medication'
Module 17: Nutritional Herbalism
Webinar: Discussion on Juliette de Bairacli Levy - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 17 Quiz
Webinar: Foods as Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18: Herbal Energetics
Webinar: Herbal Energetics - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18 Quiz
Lesson: 'How to distinguish Energetics?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 19: Herbal Physiology and Synergism
Audio Lesson: Basics of Herbal Physiology
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Canine Safe Herbs
Webinar: Herbal Categories - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Materia Medica- Common Safe Herbs
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Herbal Toxicology
Lesson: Essential Oils Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Phytochemistry Contraindications and Toxicity
Module 22 Quiz
Lesson: Mericks Manual 'art & science' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 23: Integumentary Systemology
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Digestive Systemology
Module 24 Quiz
Webinar: Prescriptive Foods - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 25: Cardiovascular Systemology
Module 25 Quiz
Webinar: Focus on the 'Whole' - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 26: Respiratory Systemology
Module 26 Quiz
Lesson: 'Know' what to focus on Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 27: Nervous Systemology
Module 27 Quiz
Lesson: Thinking outside the square! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 28: Urinary Systemology
Module 28 Quiz
Lesson: Dietary Changes Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 29: Reproductive Systemology
Module 29 Quiz
Lesson: Prescription Madness Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 30: Musculoskeletal Systemology
Module 30 Quiz
Lesson: 'Failed Prescriptions' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 31: Endocrine Systemology
Module 31 Quiz
Lesson: Which appointment is important? Presentation: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 32: The Immune System
Module 32 Quiz
Lesson: A different condition symptom...... Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 33: Common Canine Allergies
Module 33 Quiz- Part 1
Common Canine Conditions
Module 33 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: The 'senses' in clinic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 34: Herbal Botany
EBook: Introduction to Botany- by Alexey Shipunov
Lesson: Welcome to Herbal Gardening Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 34 Quiz
EBook: "Handbook of Medicinal Herbs" 2nd Edition by James Duke
Module 35: Herbal Soils, Planting and Feeding
Lesson: Herbal Soils Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35 Quiz- Part 1
Lesson: 'Herbs to grow in Soil Profiles' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Herbal Propagation
Module 35 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: The Herb Garden Site Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Herbal Companion Planting
Lesson: Companion Planting of Herbs Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Formal Herbal Gardens Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35 Quiz- Part 3
Module 36: Wildcrafting & Harvesting Herbs
Identifying Herbs
Chart: Sowing Seed Collection
Module 36 Quiz
Module 37: Drying, Storing and Preserving Herbs
Module 37 Quiz- Part 1
Lesson: Drying and Storing Herbs Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 37 Quiz- Part 2
Module 37 Quiz- Part 3
Module 38: Herbal Manufacturing
Lesson: Enter the Dispensary Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 38 Quiz
Lesson: Dispensary Size Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39: Herbal Dispensing: Extractions and Solvents
Lesson: Introduction to Herbal Manufacturing Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39 Quiz
Herbal Dispensing: Internal Products
Lesson: Infusions & Tinctures Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: Are Tisanes Weak? Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Herbal Dispensing: External Products
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: Herbal Preparations Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39 Test
Module 40: First Aid Herbs
Herbal First Aid Kit
Module 40 Quiz
Module 41: Herbal Treatment Reports
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 41 Quiz
Case Report Template
Lesson: 'Wholistic Thinking' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Final Herbal Medicine Test
Canine Conformation
Conformation Quiz
Webinar: Canine Conformation - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Canine Skeleton and Joints
Webinar: Canine Skeleton - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Canine Superficial Muscles
Webinar: Superficial Muscles - Origins, Insertions and Actions Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Webinar: Muscle Physiology Part 2 - Present: Leslie Williamson
Canine Muscle Physiology Dysfunction
Webinar: Muscle Physiology Injury Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Canine Deep Muscles
Webinar: Deep Muscles - Origins, Insertions and Actions Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Webinar: Muscles and Kinetic Movement - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
The 'Healing Paradigm'
Contraindications
Canine Systemology Health Assessment Tools
Remedial Program
Canine Testing and Blood Work
Canine Occupational Health and Safety
Business, Memberships, Accreditations and Referrals
Naturopathic Case Study Reports
Graduates are eligible to join the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and insurance to work as a professional in the industry as a qualified and industry recognised Canine Medical Naturopath.
Students can either pay in full or choose to commence a payment plan for the payment of their course fees.
$8,500.00
Course Price
Payment Plan Option
Canine Naturopathic Medicine
Course Price: $8,500.00 (AUD$)
The Payment Plan option allows students to divide the course payments into a monthly payment for the duration of their studies.
The monthly payment plan divides the course fee into twenty-five (25) equal payments of $340.00 (AUD$).
The first payment of $340.00 (AUD$) is payable upon enrollment into the course, giving the student access to their studies straight away.
