✓ Taught by a certified Veterinary Cannabis Counsellor

CBD for your dog: safe, legal, and evidence-led

CBD products marketed for pets exist in a legal grey zone in Canada — most are unlicensed, poorly labelled, and potentially unsafe. I built this guide to give you the clarity your dog deserves.

CBD products labelled specifically for pets are not legally authorised in Canada. Yet they're sold everywhere. Knowing what's compliant, what's safe, and how to navigate this space is exactly what this course teaches — from someone who holds formal certification in veterinary cannabis counselling.

Owner Education Guide

$19.99

USD · Instant digital access · One-time payment

6 in-depth modules with video & written content

Canadian legal framework explained clearly

How to read and assess product labels

Dosing & administration guidance

Monitoring framework you can use at home

How to talk to your vet about cannabis

Lifetime access — revisit any time

What's covered

Six modules — from confusion to confidence

This isn't a general overview. Each module addresses a specific, real question Tania hears from dog owners every week in her clinic.

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Why the legal angle matters

Many owners are unknowingly purchasing products in a regulatory grey zone. This course explains what the law actually says, what to look for, and how to stay on the right side of it — while still making informed choices for your dog's wellbeing.

ONE

How cannabis works in dogs

How CBD and other cannabinoids interact with the canine endocannabinoid system — and why dogs respond differently to cannabis than humans do.

TWO

The legal landscape

What's legal, what's not, and why the products you see at pet stores are often in a regulatory grey zone. What to buy, what to avoid, and how to stay compliant.

THREE

Reading product labels

What the label actually tells you — and what it hides. How to assess quality, identify red flags, and compare products without being misled by marketing language.

FOUR

Dosing & administration

There is no universal dose for cannabis in dogs. This module covers how to start low, track response, and adjust based on your dog's individual needs and weight.

FIVE

Monitoring your dog's response

What to look for after starting cannabis — both positive signs that it's working and warning signs that something isn't right. Includes a monitoring framework you can use at home.

SIX

Talking to your vet

Not all vets are comfortable discussing cannabis. How to have a productive conversation with your vet, and what to do if they're hesitant or unsupportive.

Your instructor

Tania Costa, VCC — Certified Veterinary Cannabis Counsellor

I'm one of a small number of practitioners in Canada who holds formal certification as a Veterinary Cannabis Counsellor. This course isn't built from general interest or casual research — it comes from 20+ years of clinical practice, real patient cases, and conversations with hundreds of worried dog owners.

Every week in my Colborne clinic, conversations start with "what do you know about CBD?" I built this course because I kept giving the same expert answers to the same confused, anxious owners — and decided to make that expertise available to everyone, everywhere.

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Certified Veterinary Cannabis Counsellor — formal training in the clinical use of cannabis in veterinary patients, including legal frameworks, dosing, and monitoring protocols.

What owners say

Real results, real stories

From TPLO recovery to senior dog care — here's what dog owners have experienced working with Canine Wellness Centre.

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"Our 11-year-old Lab improved immensely under Tania's care. Since transitioning to the CBD + CBG regimen Tania developed, we have not had to use prescription drugs at all. Our dog has interest in play again — this is the best she's been in over a year."

S. A. Hearne

11-year-old Labrador · Neck disc & mobility

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I had no idea what I was doing with CBD. I'd bought three different products from the pet store and had no clue if any of them were helping or even safe. Tania's course finally made sense of it all — the legal section alone was worth the price."

L. Parsons

7-year-old German Shepherd · Arthritis & joint pain

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about CBD for dogs

Is CBD legal to give to my dog in Canada

This is exactly the complexity this course addresses. Under Canada's Cannabis Act, products specifically labelled and marketed for pets are not currently authorised. However, licensed human cannabis products can be used in animals under certain circumstances and with veterinary guidance. This course explains the current regulatory position clearly, so you can make informed, compliant decisions.

Is this course only relevant for owners in Canada?

No. While the legal modules focus on Canadian regulations (since that's where most ambiguity currently lies), the information on how cannabis works in dogs, how to read labels, dosing principles, and monitoring your dog's response is universal and applies regardless of where you are.

Will this tell me whether CBD is the right choice for my dog?

This course gives you the knowledge to have that conversation — with me, with your vet, or with yourself. It won't tell you definitively "yes" or "no" for your individual dog, because that depends on your dog's specific condition, medications, and history. What it does is give you the framework to ask the right questions and recognise good answers.

My vet doesn't know much about cannabis for pets. Will this help?

Yes — Module 6 is dedicated specifically to navigating conversations with vets who are unfamiliar or hesitant. Veterinary cannabis education is still developing in Canada, and many practitioners lack formal training in this area. This module gives you tools to have a productive dialogue and, if necessary, to find a vet who can support you more fully.

What's the difference between CBD and CBG? Should I be using both?

CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol) are both cannabinoids — compounds found in the cannabis plant. They work through different pathways and may have different effects. The course covers the main cannabinoids relevant to dogs, including how and why some owners use them in combination. The real-world example from S.A. Hearne above — where a CBD + CBG regimen replaced prescription drugs — is one I've seen replicated more than once in my clinic.

I already use CBD for my dog. Is there still value in doing this course?

Almost certainly yes. Most owners who are already using CBD are doing so based on product marketing rather than evidence — they're guessing at dosing, unsure whether the product is genuine, and have no structured way to assess whether it's actually helping. This course gives you the framework to evaluate what you're doing, adjust if needed, and feel confident in your approach.