Canine First Aid

Basic first aid for your canine companion

This course is run by First Aid For Dogs and is designed to empower dog owners and dog professionals with the knowledge and confidence to deal with situations that require basic first aid for their canine companions. 

The course will cover:

  • The vet and your role in first aid

  • Keeping your pet safe in an emergency

  • Car accidents

  • Dog proofing your home

  • How dogs show pain

  • Dealing with breathing and respiratory problems including choking

  • Dog CPR and drowning

  • Broken bones, spinal injury and moving an injured dog

  • Controlling bleeding, dressings and bandages

  • Paw problems

  • Ears, eyes and mouth

  • Signs of illnesses

  • Poisoning, bites and stings

  • Burns and temperature related problems

  • Seizures and epilepsy

  • Pet first aid kits

Once completed, participants will receive a CPD certificate of attendance and a helpful First Aid for Dogs easy reference manual.

The course will last 3 hours and will involve both fun, easy but informative theoretical and practical input/activities.  Refreshments (tea/coffee/soft drinks and biscuits) will be provided.

Course Costs:

Face to Face - £55 per person
Online - £45 per person