Canine athletes need to be in top-notch shape to compete well during events. They also need to be in good form before performances so they can be exercised as needed during practices prior to the events themselves.

Energy expenditure is higher than the average dog and maintaining that kind of energy should be based on more than caloric requirement.
Feeding the canine athlete should be done withan understanding of how certain nutrients can benefit both performance and the health of the dog.

Topics in this material:

Caloric Intake

What Kind of Fat?

Where Does Muscle Energy Come From?

What to Feed? (general discussion)

When to Feed?

Performance Dogs That Shouldn't be Performing

Hydration

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

Supplements

Healing

Treat Recipe