Canine First Aid

Our Canine First Aid workshop is unlike many available in that ours is not just incredibly informative, fun and applicable, it's also evidence based. We comb the literature, liaise with emergency veterinary professionals, and regularly update our materials and methods so that we are working as closely as possible within standardised, researched veterinary emergency guidelines in canine first aid.

We are also super convenient and offer in-person workshops (we come to you!) and online workshops, that have proven to be wonderfully successful and accessible to so many more people. This is such important information that we want to do all we can to reach everyone who needs this!

Choose workshops that work for you and register with us to save your space. These book fast because they are popular and we keep the groups small; we've found that 8 participants works best to keep everyone involved and learning most effectively.

We have had participants from all over the world and all times are Irish times (ROI). Each workshop starts as 7pm and is two hours long, although we might run a little longer with questions and discussion.

This is a two part workshop and you must complete both dates of the one course together (listed in pairs above) for the discounted rate (€50).

2024 Dates:
April:

Part 1 Sunday 14th April at 7pm
Part 2 Sunday 28th April at 7pm

July:

Part 1 Sunday 14th July at 7pm
Part 2 Sunday 21st July at 7pm

September:

Part 1 Saturday 21st at 7pm
Part 2 Saturday 28th at 7pm

November:

Part 1 Sunday 10th at 7pm
Part 2 Sunday 24th at 7pm

Goals of our Canine First Aid courses:

to understand scene and dog assessment, healthy & safety and to mitigate risks associated with administrating canine first aid
to develop skills in controlling and maintaining emergency or urgent situations
to develop awareness of emergencies, urgent situations, illnesses, injuries, and the importance of veterinary intervention
use of barriers, emergency muzzling & safe movement and handling procedures
to build skills and knowledge in CPR assessment and chest compressions
to apply a range of tools for choking emergencies
to develop skills & understanding to carry out bleeding assessments, control bleeding and manage wound care
assess, handle and move possible spinal and fracture emergencies with the required care
to develop understanding of a range of canine emergencies & urgent situations
raise awareness of the need to maintain personal safety and self care in canine emergency contexts

Course Details:

When?

In-person workshop: we come to you so we book a day that suits you and your group!
Online workshop: our online workshop comprises two parts and the next dates are above - register now!

Where?

In-person workshop: we come to you so you tell us where to go!
Online workshop: you can participate from anywhere!

Who?

This really is vital information for ALL dog pros including trainers, behaviour pros, groomers, walkers, sitters, boarders, day-carers, kennel carers, rescue folks, petshop peeps...everyone who works with or hangs out with dogs!
The in-person workshop is a great group event for dog training groups and clubs, for dog-friendly workplaces, organisations with assistance dogs in attendance, emergency services personnel, and Institutions of Further Education. The in-person workshop is a full day and a wonderful way for a group to bond together while learning life-saving information.

Our online workshop works for everyone! It's awesome for pet owners and pros, but groups can join too! It's accessible for all, it's sustainable and most of all, you can participate from the comfort of your own home, with your pets by your side.

How long?

In-person workshop: full day, usually starting at 10am, but we can work with your schedule
Online workshop: two parts, each two hours long - sometimes they run a little longer with questions and discussion

How much?

In-person workshop: €80 per person attending, minimum group of five participants
Online workshop: €50 per person for both workshops booked together and in the same month

Canine First Aid

Online Canine First Aid workshops