Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Course is the most comprehensive pet safety and pet first aid program available.
Important topics covered in the pet first aid course include:
Immediate steps to take in an emergency
What to include in your Pet First Aid kit
How to safely approach an injured animal
How to complete a head to toe assessment
How to restrain an injured animal
How to transport an injured animal
Recognition of signs of common illness and injury
How to handle various bleeding wounds
Bone injuries
Ear injuries
Eye injuries
Choking skills
Artificial Respiration
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Poisoning
Frostbite and hypothermia
Heat stroke
Burns
Administration of medications
We also include a strong emphasis on methods of preventing illness and injury
And More…
Why Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid?
We are the longest standing Pet First Aid program in Canada
Our course is applicable to both dog AND cat owners
We are internationally recognized
Receive an extensive, user-friendly manual complete with custom illustrations to assist you in your time of need
Receive a beautiful Certificate of completion upon passing the course
We work with live pets to experience them wiggling about as you try to bandage them and find their vital signs!
Our Instructors come from an amazing variety of emergency personnel such as firefighters, nurses, and human First Aid Instructors, to animal specialists such as Veterinary technicians, dog trainers, and kennel owners.
You may utilize our logo on your web site or print materials to confirm you have completed our program and add recognition
You will be added to the professional participants page of our web site with a direct web link to yours
Our courses are informative AND fun
Halifax NS
Friday July 26th 6pm-9pm
& Saturday July 27th 9am-4pm
Cost $170.00 + HST
Amherst NS
Saturday Oct 12th & Sunday Oct 13th
9am - 2 pm both days
Cost $170.00 + HST
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Walks ‘N’ Wags OFF THE GRID Certification
Who should take OFF THE GRID?
Outdoor enthusiasts, backpackers, farmers, hunters, campers, people living in remote communities, dog walkers, hikers, cabin owners, people wanting additional training, people living in areas without easily accessible Veterinary care.
The skills can also be applied in urban areas in times of disaster when Veterinary care is not easily accessible.
This is a 3 hour program and topics covered include:
Trip Planning
Equipment Improvisation
Prolonged Patient Care
Advanced Shock
Pain Management
Poisoning
Evacuation
To attend OFF THE GRID, participants must have completed the initial Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid program within the past 3 years.
For more information visit www.walksnwags.com
Halifax NS
Date TBA
Cost $69.00 + HST
