Food is part of the bigger picture. Michael helps dog owners understand what their dog's body and behavior are telling them — then builds a practical feeding plan to support a healthier, calmer dog. Over 20 years, he's helped more than 5,000 dogs through real nutrition, not medication.
Food is part of the bigger picture. Michael helps dog owners understand what their dog's body and behavior are telling them — then builds a practical feeding plan to support a healthier, calmer dog.
Anxiety, skin issues, digestive problems, aggression, low energy — these aren't separate issues. They're connected. The right nutrition addresses the root cause so your dog can finally feel like themselves.
Start Healing Your DogThese aren't just "quirks." They're your dog communicating with you. Michael has helped thousands of families recognize and solve these exact problems through nutrition and training alone.
Michael's story doesn't start in a lab or a veterinary school. It starts behind a bar. For years, Michael built and ran businesses while living what he describes as "a wild life" — and he was genuinely afraid of dogs. Then he got his first dog. And it changed everything.
That dog filled a hole he hadn't known was there. He hired a trainer because he was afraid of his own puppy. He fell in love with the science of canine behavior and nutrition. He sold his businesses, devoted himself completely to the field, and over the next two decades helped over 5,000 dogs and their families through a holistic approach that is entirely his own.
Now Michael is giving back — sharing everything he's learned about healing dogs through food and humane training, so that no dog suffers from something that was always preventable.
Canine Nutrition Consulting is dedicated to educating dog owners about the direct link between nutrition, training, and longevity. We believe every dog — regardless of their owner's income — deserves access to real information.
These aren't overnight transformations. They're what happens when you commit to real nutrition and understanding your dog's needs.
If your dog's food sits in the bowl for hours — or all day — it's not because they're "picky." It's because the food doesn't smell like food to a carnivore's biology. Commercial dry dog food is cooked at extreme temperatures that destroy natural odor and nutritional value, then sprayed with synthetic flavoring agents. Your dog's instincts reject it. Raw and lightly cooked whole foods — chicken breast, ground beef, organ meats — are consumed in seconds by the same dog who "won't eat." That's not a behavioral problem. That's communication.
Chronic diarrhea, loose stools, gas, and vomiting are epidemic in commercial-kibble-fed dogs. Corn, soy, wheat gluten, carrageenan, and artificial preservatives like BHA and BHT are common ingredients in even premium-branded foods — and all are known gut irritants for canines. A dog's digestive system evolved to process meat and bone, not grain-based carbohydrates. When the food matches the biology, digestive issues often resolve within days without medication or supplements.
Seasonal allergies are often blamed for dogs who constantly scratch, chew their paws, or develop hot spots. But in many cases, the cause is systemic inflammation from food — specifically, immune reactions to proteins in over-processed food, filler grains, and chemical additives. Switching to a single-protein whole food diet eliminates the variable and, in many cases, eliminates the symptom. Your dog doesn't need allergy shots. They need different food.
A 10-pound Chihuahua and a 90-pound German Shepherd do not need the same food. Breed-specific metabolic rates, activity levels, joint vulnerabilities, and known hereditary conditions all factor into an optimal nutritional plan. Michael creates customized whole-food feeding guides tailored to your dog's specific breed, age, health history, and your family's budget — because real nutrition doesn't have to mean expensive.
No packages, no upsells. One clear offer — a complete nutrition consultation with a written plan you can start using the same day.
All sessions conducted via video call — no travel required.
Michael doesn't recommend anything he hasn't personally vetted. These are the food companies and products he refers clients to — specific recommendations are tailored to your dog in every consultation.