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Course Catalog > Dog and Cat First Aid
Dog First Aid
 Schedules & Pricing
Class Details
| | Description | This presentation is to teach participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve a dog, and how to protect themselves and the dog from further harm, injury or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective first aid actions and care.
This presentation incorporates training in first aid skills and providing guidance for emergency situations involving dogs until veterinary care is available. |
| | Audience | Pet owners, animal regulation personnel and volunteers, pet groomers, pet rescue organizations, pet sitters, pet store owners and employees, pet daycare owners and employees, and dog handlers of therapy dogs, police K-9 units and search and rescue units. |
| | Prerequisites | None |
| | Late Arrivals | In order to meet the needs of all class participants, the class start time is firm. Late arrivals may or may not be admitted at the instructor's discretion. |
| | Pricing | $45 per participant. Family pricing available, please call the registration line at 1-800-842-7349 ext. 26490. |
| | Refund Policy | Refunds will be allowed if more than TWO (2) full business days (Monday - Friday) of notice is given prior to the first class date, subject to a $10 processing fee.
No refunds will be issued with less than TWO (2) business days' notice.
No refunds or transfers will be issued to participants that fail to show up for the class, or do not successfully complete the course.
To cancel, you must call the registration line during business hours BEFORE your class date, 1-800-842-7349 ext. 26490 or e-mail registration@arizonaredcross.org. Business office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
| | Attendee Notes | Because an animal's behavior can become unpredictable when placed in an unfamiliar setting or when around unfamiliar people and other unfamiliar animals, NO pets will be allowed in the classroom. |
| | Certification | Dog First Aid - no expiration date. |
| | Details | Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of knowing the normal physical condition, behaviors and habits of their dog; identify a normal heart and pulse rate, breathing rate and body temperature for dogs; describe how to safely approach an ill or injured dog; demonstrate how to safely muzzle a dog; explain how to demonstrate if a dog is experiencing a life-threatening emergency by checking a dog's airway, breathing and circulation (ABCs); describe how to care for a dog that is having a breathing emergency; describe how to perform CPR on a dog; describe how to care for shock for a dog; describe how to provide basic wound care and control bleeding for a dog; describe how to provide care toa dog with a muscle, bone or joint injury; describe how to care for a dog involved in a car accident; describe how to care for a dog with sudden illness; describe how to care for a dog suffering from a heat-or cold-related emergency; name the items that belong in a pet first aid kit; name the appropriate pet supplies that should be included in an emergency supplies kit; and explain what should be considered when making a plan for their dog in the event of a disaster that requires evacuation. |
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