Owner Canine First Aid Training

Service Description

This one day crash course will prepare you on how to face accident or injury should it occur with a dog under your care. Giving you vital first aid knowledge you can perform before getting your pet to the vet This day course will leave you with new knowledge and a certificate to prove it! Snacks and a goodie bag will be provided! Topics covered include; What a Dog First Aiders Role is – what we can and can't do. First Aid equipment Dog Assessment – foundations, examination Vital signs – normal parameters and how to check Canine CPR – including hands on practice using the dummy dogs Seizures - how to respond Cuts and bleeds – including practical pressure bandaging techniques and a chance for everyone to practice on the dummies GDV (bloat) - risk factors and symptoms Recognising the signs of shock and what to do First aid for burns and scalds Toxicity (poisoning) – symptoms, common poisons Heat stroke – risk factors, prevention, early signs and first aid actions Choking – first aid actions On successful completion, course attendees receive their certificate in Emergency Canine Care, which lasts for 3 years. There is also an opportunity for people to purchase first aid kits and supplies on the day.