Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid is the pioneer Pet First Aid program in North America. Our program is to our knowledge, the most comprehensive available.

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We are pleased to be able to offer our program in a fun, hands-on format. 

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WALKS 'N' WAGS PET FIRST AID CERTIFICATION COURSE INCLUDES:

• Easy-to-follow, hands on course material (includes illustrations, photos, and videos)

• Hands-on training for each module to help you retain the information

• Course Exam

• 3 year Certification upon successful completion (same Certification as our 10 hour in-class program)

• Hardcopy of Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid manual 

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WHAT MATERIAL IS COVERED IN A PET FIRST AID COURSE?

1. Pet first aid fundamentals: assessing an emergency and keeping yourself, the animal and others safe.

2. Non-verbal body language; such as fear, anxiety and stress in dogs and cats.

3. Safe restraint techniques and safe handling of animals in stressful and potentially dangerous situations. 

4. Emergency assessment: checking responsiveness, breathing, circulation, and overall condition.

5. CPR and rescue breathing: CPR skills are practiced on a variety of sizes of model stuffie animals, as well as a CPR dog mannequin.

6. Choking: recognizing airway obstruction and techniques for relieving choking.

7. Bleeding and wounds: controlling bleeding, cleaning wounds, and applying bandages.

8. Shock: recognizing signs of shock and providing appropriate first aid.

9. Fractures and other injuries: stabilizing suspected broken bones and minimizing further injury.

10. Burns: first aid for thermal, chemical, and other types of burns.

11. Poisoning and toxic substances: recognizing possible poisoning and taking appropriate immediate action.

12. Heatstroke and hypothermia: prioritizing methods to avoid exposure in heat and cold, identifying temperature-related emergencies and providing first aid.

13. Seizures: keeping a pet safe during and after a seizure.

14. Eye and ear injuries: managing common injuries, administering ear and eye medication safely and knowing when veterinary care is needed.

15. Bites and stings: responding to animal bites, insect stings, and allergic reactions.

16. Common illnesses and emergencies: recognizing signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, difficulty breathing, and collapse.

17. Pet first aid kits and emergency preparedness: assembling supplies, creating an emergency plan, and safely transporting an injured pet.

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WHO SHOULD SIGN UP?

Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid program caters to all audiences, including pet professionals and pet owners. Our online program offers you a unique combination of hands-on skills and written work. Practice the skills with any stuffed animal and some of them even with your own pet (if safe to do so).

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WHAT ITEMS WILL I NEED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE?​

First aid materials and model stuffie animals are provided. Dogs are welcome if registered ONLY and there is a 5 dog per class maximum. Dogs must be relatively calm, quiet, sociable with dogs/people, and be willing to be handled by multiple people for demonstrations. 

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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM, ELIGIBLE FOR CEUS

This is not a crash course! We take huge pride in offering an exceptional and thorough curriculum. Pet professionals can earn continuing education credits for the following organizations:

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IAABC:

8.5 CEUs for IAABC members 

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PET SITTERS INTERNATIONAL:

5 CEUs for active members of Pet Sitters International (PSI)

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WHAT ELSE WILL I EARN?

In addition to earning your Certificate, you'll also receive:

1. A "Certified" window sticker

2. A digital "Certified" logo to share on your social media, web site, or business cards

3. Professionals will receive a complimentary web site link to your business on our highly ranked web site

4. Canadian pet professionals are eligible for a discount on liability insurance with Profur Insurance