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CANINE FIRST AID


One day course held on various dates throughout the year.

​Next Scheduled Date:  To Be Confirmed

​Keep an eye on our Newsletter and Facebook group for future start dates.

With the cost of vet visits continuing to rise year on year, many dogs owners now choose to treat smaller incidents and injuries at home. And in more serious situations, of course, being able to provide immediate first aid (before calling/visiting the vet) could be the difference between life and death.
  
But where do you start? … Is it safe to use over-the-counter human lotions and potions, or do you need to stock up on proper veterinary products? … And, if the worst should happen, exactly how do you perform CPR on a dog? … These are just some of the subjects that are covered by the Canine First Aid Course that we host here at BDTC.

Picture of 2 students practicing CPR on model dogs

Presenting the course is Melanie Whitten from The Canine First Aid Company.  Melanie has vast experience, both in providing on the spot first aid in a crisis as well as in running fun, interactive training days to pass her knowledge on to others. Alongside written and oral instruction, she brings a range of stuffed dogs and several, fully operational CPR models, that attendees can use for hands on practice.

See the boxes below for more details of what the course entails, along with testimonials from a few of our clients who have already completed the course.

To register your interest in attending a future course, please fill out our First Aid Enquiry Form and we will contact you shortly. 

Course details ... 
Small group sessions with an experienced instructor

Wide range of subjects covered, including :- 
     -   Unblocking airways
     -   Finding a pulse
     -   Managing bleeding
     -   Treating heatstroke / burns
     -   Managing poisoning
     -   Bandaging & dressings
     -   Resuscitation & CPR​
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Option to test for formal First Aid Accreditation
Other details ... 
A full day of instruction, from 10.30am to 3.00pm

Plenty of hands-on practice using model dogs 

Certification Course (valid for 2 years) - £55 per person 

Accreditation Course (valid for 3 years) - £85 per person 

Optional first aid kit - £30 each

Lunch available on site from visiting caterers
​     (Sandwiches, pastries, crisps etc. + FREE tea & coffee)

"​The course was very informative and covered a wide range of topics that could crop up with our dogs in everyday situations. Highly recommended."  -  Lindsay Monksfield
"​It was well designed to equip us for dealing with accidents with our dogs. The trainer covered many plausible scenarios involving our dogs. I feel confident that I could aid my dog if there was a problem out on our walks."  -  Jill Kitchen
"It was very good. I'd recommend it. I feel confident that I could now look after all our lovely doggies if the need arose."  -  Clare Andrews
"I did the Accreditation Course and I'd definitely recommend it to others. The instructor, Melanie, was a really good speaker, holding our interest through the whole day. But the best part was that we got to be hands on as we learnt. I hope I never have to use the things I learned, but if I do I’ll feel a lot more confident having practiced them before."  -  Helen Small





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  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Facilities
    • Our Team
    • Our Newsletter
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Our Graduates - 2017
    • Our Graduates - 2018
  • Class Info
    • Agility
    • Ring Craft
    • Obedience
    • Greyhounds
    • KC Good Citizen
    • Behavioural Sessions
    • Canine First Aid
    • Class Schedule
    • General Info
  • Contact
    • Contact Info
    • Contact Form