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BARF Method | Raw Feeding

Discover the principles of evolutionary nutrition and provide your pet with a diet that's closest to what their ancestors ate in order to enjoy the highest level of health and happiness.

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215 students enrolled

Created by Dr. Ian Billinghurst

Last Updated: 2026

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This course includes:

  • 6.9 hours on-demand video
  • 5 modules with 71 lessons
  • 6 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile
  • Lifetime Access
  • Certificate of Completion

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Are you tired of pet food that doesn't seem to benefit your pet's health? This comprehensive course, taught by Dr. Ian Billinghurst, unveils the power of evolutionary nutrition for cats and dogs. You'll discover how the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) method can transform your pet's well-being by getting back to what nature intended.

From the principles of evolutionary nutrition to specific dietary treatments for various diseases, this course provides a deep dive into proper nutrition for your pet. Understand what nutrients your pet truly needs, become your own expert in raw feeding, and extend your pet's lifespan with quality nutrition.

What you'll learn

  • Learn the Principles of Evolutionary Nutrition for dogs and cats
  • Become an expert in practical raw feeding techniques
  • Gain insight into the longevity and health benefits of raw food
  • Master the 5 core modules, each with a distinct focus
  • Extend your pet's lifespan through proper nutrition
  • Understand nutrients from an evolutionary perspective
  • Discover how to treat diseases through diet
  • Delve into the specifics of feeding cats for genuine health and longevity
  • Get hands-on with 64 comprehensive lessons
  • Make informed decisions to reduce unnecessary vet bills

REQUIREMENTS

  • Pet owners interested in improving their pet's health through nutrition.
  • People considering transitioning to a raw food diet for their pets.
  • Veterinary professionals looking to expand their knowledge on pet nutrition.
  • Anyone wanting to understand the impact of diet on pet longevity and wellness.

WHAT THEY SAY

(Mary (USA)

I will never go back to commercial foods for any of my pets! Why would you feed them junk foods? And i recommend RAW whenever I get a chance.

LESSONS

Course Content

  • 06:58:11
  • 137 lessons

Module 0: Introduction

I:Welcome to the Program
II: Introduction & Course Completion Certificate
III: Disclaimer

IV.  OCTOBER Bonus Live Q&A

Module 1: Learning the Principles of Evolutionary Nutrition - How the Dog Evolved to Eat What It Needs Today (54:52)

Lesson 1: Learning the Basics of Dog Feeding (05:10)

Lesson 2: Two Approaches to Formulating a Complete and Balanced Raw Food Program (03:07)

Lesson 3: What Dogs Should Eat Based on Their Dietary Genome? (05:34)

Lesson 4: Nutrient First Approach: Method of Determining Dog’s Feeding Program (06:06)

Lesson 5: Food Approach: Method of Determining Dog’s Feeding Program (05:32)

Lesson 6: History of Dog’s Evolutionary Nutritional Adaptation (05:15)

Lesson 7: Two Factors that Determine the Relative Strength of Each Era (05:31)

Lesson 8: Additional Basic Dog Feeding Principle (05:23)

Lesson 9: Summary (07:08)


Module 2: Understanding Nutrients and Nutrition from an Evolutionary Perspective (1:54:12)

Lesson 1: Conventional Definition of Dog’s Nutrition (05:31)

Lesson 2: Factors Why Food are Becoming Less Unhealthy (03:53)

Lesson 3: What Dogs Should Eat Based on Their Dietary Genome? (05:34)

Lesson 4: Basic Principles of Evolutionary Nutrition (06:14)

Lesson 5: Digestion for Humans and Animals (15:03)

Lesson 6: Macronutrients: Sugar and Its Components (03:57)

Lesson 7: Types of Complex Carbohydrates (03:16)

Lesson 8: Importance of Fibers to Dogs and Animals (04:19)

Lesson 9: Carbohydrates and Its Roles in the Mammalian Body (06:56)

Lesson 10: Non-Evolutionary Carbohydrates (14:36)

Lesson 11: Macronutrients: Proteins and their Functions (09:54)

Lesson 12: Macronutrients: Amino Acids and their Functions (06:34)

Lesson 13: Macronutrients: Lipids and their Functions (03:21)

Lesson 14: Saturated Fatty Acids and Their Importance (06:26)

Lesson 15: What are Unsaturated Fatty Acids (02:01)

Lesson 16: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (03:50)

Lesson 17: Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids and their Importance (05:22)

Lesson 18: Omega Deficiency and Solutions (05:23)

Lesson 19: What Are Micronutrients and Their Components (07:36)

Module 3:Practical RAW Feeding – Designed To Make You The Expert (53:51)

Lesson 1: Questions To Ask For Your Dog’s Eating Habits (04:50)

Lesson 2: Constructing A Balanced Food Program For Your Dog (11:42)

Lesson 3: The Building Blocks Of BARF (01:38)

Lesson 4: The Value Of Raw Bones (13:54)

Lesson 5: A Look At Cooked Bones (01:07)

Lesson 6: Raw Meaty Bones & Dental Health (01:40)

Lesson 7: What Should Be Your Puppy’s First Solid Food? (02:52)

Lesson 8: How Raw Meaty Bones Promote Healthier Digestion (07:48)

Lesson 9: What Types Of Bone Should You Feed Your Dog? (08:20)

Module 4: Treating Diseases w/Diet (1:29:17)

Lesson 1: Re-Introduction to BARF (04:11)

Lesson 2: The Principles of BARF Prescribing (04:03)

Lesson 3: Basic Knowledge For All Dog Ages (12:52)

Lesson 4: Basic Conditions That May Respond To Basic Barf (06:17)

Lesson 5: Why Use A Raw Diet Over A Commercial One? (03:50)

Lesson 6: What To Do When Basic BARF Isn’t Enough? (07:50)

Lesson 7: Advanced Kidney Failure (04:38)

Lesson 8: Reduce Protein Levels (01:18)

Lesson 9: Vegetable Matter Helps Improve The Health Of Dogs With Kidney Failure (04:35)

Lesson 10: The Importance Of The Colon (01:47)

Lesson 11: The Real Reason Why BARF Works (02:16)

Lesson 12: What Is Chronic Renal Failure? (01:32)

Lesson 13: What Is The Purpose Of The Kidneys, And What Problems Do They Encounter? (05:33)

Lesson 14: Different Insults That Can Start Chronic Kidney Disease (01:31)

Lesson 15: What Are The Nephrons? (03:48)

Lesson 16: Signs Associated With Renal Failure, And Diagnosis (03:56)

Lesson 17: Important Factors That Contribute To The Progression Of Renal Disease (02:04)

Lesson 18: How Phosphorus Can Affect The Progression Of Renal Disease, And How To Alleviate It (02:54)

Lesson 19: What Happens When Protein Restrictions Are Adequate (03:05)

Lesson 21: Feed Suitably Modified BARF (02:28)

Lesson 22: How To Approach Kidney Diet, And The Advantage Of Keto Diet (08:49)

Module 5: Feeding Cats RAW Food “For GENUINE Health & LONGEVITY”(1:45:59)

Lesson 1: The Family Cat Part 1 (46:50)
Lesson 2: The Family Cat Part 2 (59:09)

Q&A Recordings (2:00:57)

Q&A Day 1: (59:33)

Q&A Day 2: (1:01:24)

Bonus Resources (27:25)

I: Book: Give Your Dog A Bone
II: Book: The BARF Diet
III: Book: Pointing The Bone at Cancer

IV: Book: Grow Your Pups With Bones

V: The Evolutionary Diet (27:25)

VI: Future Premium Pass $20 Discount

INSTRUCTOR

  • 5+ instructor rating

Dr. Ian Billinghurst

Pet Nutritionist & Veterinary Surgeon B.V.Sc.(Hons), B.Sc.Agr., Dip. Ed.

Dr. Ian Billinghurst is a nutritionist, agricultural scientist, veterinary surgeon, acupuncturist, and nutritional consultant. He is the author of Give Your Dog a Bone, Grow Your Pups With Bones, and The BARF Diet, which discusses the basic principles of canine nutrition using raw, whole, and commonly available foods. He conducts clinical and literature research into nutrition, writes and lectures on evolutionary nutrition, and produces his own brand of pet foods.

REVIEWS

Student feedback

I am working at improving the quality of my and my husbands diet and herbal medicine. It sometimes "scary" to start modifying diets and treating your pet because you don't always know what they are exactly experiencing. This summit helped me feel more confident in where to start. I provide acupressure, Reiki and massage to animals. We are currently having great difficulty being able to get vet appointments. Even our local 24 hour emergency vet hospital is turning people away. One of my clients almost lost her puppy to severe diarrhea and couldn't find a vet to get her in. We all need to have herbs, supplements, foods and other "medicines" available to us when we can't find a vet. Also, so important for people to realize the connection between the gut and so many issues and be proactive in feeding the best quality diet they possibly can.
Penny Paiser-Wilson

You get excellent training tips for dog owners, rescuers, and aspiring dog trainers!!! The Pet Summit allows you to learn at home from top-notch dog trainers. There is something for everyone. I believe anyone who loves their dog and would like to get even closer to them and fully understand them will benefit from the Pet Summit. I do.
Celine Dussault

The expression of the importance of animals in our lives as teachers and ones who emanate love; the expansive and high vibration of Love emanating from so many of the speakers - I was brought into resonance with that vibration and felt a shift. My husband stepped into the room where I was watching the summit and commented how I looked different, glowing. I have seen that glow in several of the speakers in this summit. Also, I am so happy having my heart's journeys with animals so affirmed and I am nourished by the information I've garnered here. Thank you, Dee Blanco, radiant one, for this gathering and sharing. I am aware of how busy and exhausted many vets are, but I'm hoping there are at least some who watch this and are inspired. I will be mentioning it to two vets who are partners in my caring for my dog.
Laura Marshall

As a canine remedial therapist and owner of senior dogs I need this information to navigate their senior years which have been impacted by previous diets and lifestyles. Also to point my clients in the right direction. This information is not readily available from our local vets. Great to hear products being recommended too, by people who really know what they are talking about. My vet would never recommend many of these so now I can have confidence in purchasing treatments for diarrohea and probiotics etc. Thankyou so, so much. All dog owners who want a longer lived, happier dog. Anyone working with dog behaviour also really needs to understand this stuff.
Robyn Larson-Shelton

For day 2 while I learned a lot I would say Justine Schuurmans was my favorite. Just recommended it to my niece who is dog sitting and I think this will help her a lot.
Fran Ward
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