Puppy Academy

Real Food, Real Nutrition

Fresh, raw and dehydrated feeding guidance from Canadian nutrition experts — plus tools like FeedWise to make it easy.

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Feeding Your Puppy: Grains, Raw & Fresh Food, Toppers and Growing Appetites

A puppy parent asked about grains, fresh additions and how much to feed. Here is our raw-and-fresh approach: understand the ingredients, build a balanced bowl, choose useful toppers and adjust the food as your puppy grows.

How to Check a Dog Product Before You Buy

Turn a confusing shelf of dog products into a manageable decision. Learn how to check the exact formula, read useful label details and use the right Paw Wise tool before you buy.

FeedWise Explained: What the FI Score & Paw Privileges Score Really Mean

A plain-English guide to how FeedWise scores Canadian dog food — what the FI Score measures, how the Paw Privileges Score is calculated, and why every number is grounded in nutrition science, not marketing.

Nutrition Matters: Why We Believe in Fresh and Raw Feeding

Big Country Raw

Inside Big Country Raw — the Ontario-born, Canadian-made raw food brand fuelling working dogs, show dogs and family companions from coast to coast.

The Hungry Pooch

Meet The Hungry Pooch — the Canadian-owned bakery and supply shop curating clean, whole-food treats and gear for our sponsoring breeders and their families.

The Complete Guide to Puppy Nutrition: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Health

The Complete Guide to Puppy Nutrition: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Health Is your puppy’s bowl setting them up for success? In this comprehensive guide, we’re diving deep into puppy…

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: The Benefits of Pumpkin for Your Dog (Plus a Fall Pup Treat Recipe!)

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: The Benefits of Pumpkin for Your Dog (Plus a Fall Pup Treat Recipe!) As the crisp air of fall rolls in, so do the delicious…