K9 First Aid Canada

11/04/2024

Why take our canine first aid course? Besides the obvious (that you’re a responsible pet owner who knows how important this knowledge is)
✅ We have the top canine first aid instructors and the most comprehensive program available
✅ We cover prevention - like knowing which household plants are toxic to your dog and what people medicines they can NEVER have
✅ We talk about nutrition and exercise and dental care
✅ We teach you about digestive emergencies and how to deal with them
✅ You get to practice making your own Elizabethan collar and emergency muzzle
✅ We teach you how to handle the scary stuff, like your dogs heart stops, they have something lodged in their throat and can’t breathe, they've gotten into poison, or have had a terrible accident and needs to be stabilized for safe transport to the Vet.
✅ You will learn and practice - so when an emergency happens muscle memory kicks in and you’ll be able to help your dog in their moment of need.
✅ We do everything with your safety in mind.
✅ You take home a 130 page health and first aid quick reference manual.
✅ You earn your paper certificate as well as your wallet CPR card - so you can help any dog in distress!!
✅ We do fun things like run contests for canine fun packs and k9 costume contests!
✅ We have courses for kids, too!
Contact us for online options, or to host one at your place - we can work in living rooms or boarding kennels, barns or doggie daycares, pet stores or rescues - we will go anywhere and you can feel confident that we will have all our medical equipment sanitized, our trainers are insured, and you will learn something new - guaranteed!

Could you confidently help your dog in a health emergency? We offer the most comprehensive course in North America - find one in your area today!

11/03/2024

dog owners and pet professionals - we will be heading to town for 2 separate days of canine first aid training & pet CPR - shoot me a dm for registration info!

Flatlands Kennels Boarding & Training is hosting Canine Health Canada December 14 & 15, 2024 with two options to enroll in a 1 Day Canine Emergency First Aid & CPR Clinic for pet owners of all ages and experience in Lloydminster. $159 + GST (family discounts may apply) - service dogs welcome of course - but we train on life size mannequins so you won’t need to bring your pets. All participants will get lots of hands on experience in different scenarios, canine CPR certification & a take home reference manual. dm for info or call (306) 221-199

10/26/2024

It's contest time!!! We are putting together our 2025 wall calendar and we want you all to have a chance to make your pup famous!!

1. Find your favorite high-resolution photo of your dog(s). 🐾
2. Enter by sharing your photo in comments below👇
3. Share this post with your friends so they can enter or VOTE for your photo through LIKES and LOVES on your photo!👍❤️
4. The 12 photos with the highest number of votes will be featured in our 2025 calendar and every winner will have a calendar and travel K9 first aid kit sent to them!
5. Voting closes Nov 10!!

!👏 $5 from every calendar and first aid kit ordered will be donated to the Animal Food Bank - pre-order yours today!!

https://form.jotform.com/CanineEquineFeline/canine-2025-calendar-order-form

**low resolution photos cannot be used for printing, even with the highest votes so please ensure you submit clear, high quality photos

10/22/2024

One of many topics covered hands-on in a 1 day clinic - next session coming up in Lloydminster - or book a date and host anywhere in Saskatchewan and I bring everything to you! I bring experience and certification in animal first aid, insured training eligible for CE credits for Vet Tech and IAABC - Saskatoon based instructor who loves to travel and meet other dog people 🐾

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

10/13/2024

Happy thanksgiving!!! We are thankful for all the doggos in the world and the people who love and care for them.

10/11/2024

Who else is preferring the company of their dogs after a long work week? 🐾

09/20/2024

Flatlands Kennels Boarding & Training is hosting Canine Health Canada December 14 & 15, 2024 with two options to enroll in a 1 Day Canine Emergency First Aid & CPR Clinic for pet owners of all ages and experience in Lloydminster. $159 + GST (family discounts may apply) - service dogs welcome of course - but we train on life size mannequins so you won’t need to bring your pets. All participants will get lots of hands on experience in different scenarios, canine CPR certification & a take home reference manual. dm for info or call (306) 221-199

09/13/2024

They’re cute but when you assume responsibility for a furkid be ready for the costs that come along with responsible pet ownership. If you can’t afford to care for one find a friend or neighbor whose pet needs the occasional sitter, walker - ball tosser that you can enjoy helping out without the burden on your budget. Many families struggle with food insecurity challenges even for their pets these days so be mindful before you commit 🥺

Adding a new cat or dog to the family can be an exciting moment for everyone!

It's also important for a family to review if they are prepared to best support their new family member to thrive before they decide to bring them home - this includes providing on-going food, shelter, health care, and of course love for the new addition.

If you are planning for a new cat or dog, what do those costs really look like? Here's a peak into some of the costs for just the first year of pet ownership.

Not included in this image? The time required to care for, train, and offer enrichment to the animal, unforeseen emergency costs, the life long commitment a family makes to an animal, and of course all the love and joy the animal will offer your family in return 🧡🐾

08/16/2024

Critical to make the time or get professional help to ensure that your dogs can be safely handled by anyone - know that even the most docile dog may become reactive when they are scared or in pain - work closely with your healthcare teams and their guidance to reduce incidents like this from happening

We want to take a moment to provide an important update regarding our clinic and team of doctors.

You may have noticed lately that our clinic has been placing more emphasis on fear free practices. We strongly believe that an important part of this includes helping our high-stress and nervous/anxious pets feel as comfortable as possible during their visits. Sometimes, in order to accomplish this, calming medications may be recommended by their treating veterinarian. This is not a bad thing! These medications can help make your pet as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Your veterinarian will only recommend this if they feel it is necessary. Pets who are stressed/anxious can react aggressively which can put our staff at risk. There may be times when we do not proceed with treatment if this cannot be done in a way that is safe for everyone. Recently, for animals with a known history of reactive or stress-based behaviors, we have been more strongly enforcing our fear free policies. We want every pet to feel relaxed and comfortable so that we can safely perform exams and treatment as needed.

In May 2024, Dr. Dani Montoya was attacked by a dog during a routine medical exam. It happened very quickly with no provocation or warning, and caused extensive damage to both of her forearms and hand. Over the last two months, Dr. Dani has been unable to work and has been through extensive medical treatments. She is now beginning to gradually ease back into her role at Range Road with significant modifications to her role and help from her team. We would like to welcome Dr. Dani back - we have missed her immensely. She is an amazing and integral part of our Range Road family and is very loved. We would also like to thank our clients for their patience over these last months while we have been operating with one less doctor than usual.

Thank you for your understanding.

08/05/2024

I feel like if my dog could type …. 🥰

08/05/2024

Canine professional and pet parents - fun fast paced hands on training in first aid and CPR right here in Saskatchewan (306) 221-1299

08/03/2024

Helping our friends beat the heat also means making sure they are safe and not running loose - almost saw a marema hit wandering along the highway yesterday who’s been reported at large several times in that area where several dogs have been hit in the past - keep them home and keep them safe - this system is worth the investment and training - our high drive heeler doesn’t bother neighbours or livestock or go wander off the property even when people walk by with their dogs or horses - for the love of dogs 🥰

Keep your fur babies safe
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07/26/2024

Many equestrians like to bring their dogs to the barn, but it is important to first consider barn dog safety.

07/22/2024

Stay safe with the heat/humidity/smoke - if it’s not fun outside for you today - Fido will prob enjoy some indoor entertainment as well

Keep an eye on your dogs today everyone (and everyone else around you) stay safe, stay cool 😎

06/30/2024

If you have dogs that fear fireworks 💥

Someone passed this onto us and we thought it was a great idea to share.
With the 4th of July right around the corner we tend to get several calls about dogs getting out, and owners frantically trying to find them. We ask that you make sure your dogs have their collars on, updated contact information on their licenses, or do something similar to the picture below !
We can not scan for microchips. We do not have a scanner, and if the vets offices are closed, we will have to transport any found dogs that are unclaimed to Lake County Dog Shelter.
We love our community fur babies and want to make sure they are safe! 🐾💕

06/22/2024

Share this and educate what “a quick minute or 2” can mean to your dog in the car during summer weather!

11/05/2023

Your buddies feel your stress 🥺

⚠️ NEVER underestimate the impact that YOUR stress levels have on your horses and dogs! ⚠️

This is Herx coming down after a week's worth of absorbing my study deadline stress. Today was the last day. You can see the effect my compounding study stress has had on my dog but you don't notice it until there is contrast and the stress is gone.

How does this happen?

Both horses and dogs have the ability to smell something you can't...
Glucocorticoids (cortisol) and adrenaline.

These are hormones and neurohormones that are produced when the mind experiences stress/trauma.

Cortisol in particular is a hormone that, when released in high levels, can be sustained at high levels, unlike adrenaline that is fast acting but also fast to deplete.

Cortisol is an essential hormone for consciousness and alertness, but when secreted in prolonged high amounts has some negative mental, emotional and physical effects.

When you experience compounding stress you won't necessarily notice it because it is slowly compounding (like building blocks of lego).

What you may eventually notice is:
🧨 you become a little less tolerant to things you would normally tolerate
🧨 you may become a little more over sensitive mentally and emotionally
🧨 you may experience memory loss
🧨 you may struggle with a lack impulse control
🧨you may have problems with reasoning and risk assessment
🧨 you might find you struggle with attention and focus
🧨 you may develop problems getting to sleep or staying asleep (insomnia)
🧨 you may find you might develop some anxiety and/or depression
🧨 you may have difficulties regulating your emotions
🧨 you may experience sensory overload problems
🧨 you may find you do things that help you feel distracted from your emotions and stay stimulated as much as possible

These things slowly creep in without you knowing it.

In the meantime, your dog is smelling the little fluctuations and surges in your cortisol levels as the baseline rises to new levels, your horse is smelling it to!

You can't smell cortisol so you aren't even aware that your dog or horse is responding to the information you are unknowingly and unconsciously giving them.

⚠️ This scent is a warning system to your dogs and horses ⚠️
This scent says "I feel under threat, be alert and vigilant of me and around me".

When you release this scent, you will display corresponding microexpressions in your body language to. So now your body smells like danger and your body looks like danger. This is a lot of information for your dog and horse. It speaks VOLUMES and 100% trumps ANYTHING you say verbally to your animal. They'll believe EVERYTHING your smell and body says over what your words say.

And we wonder why our dogs and horses don't want to partner up when we want them to!

🫵 So check in with yourself first.
🫵 Do some deep breathing.
🫵 Check your body for areas that are holding tension.
🫵 Acknowledge any emotions that you're holding on to without having an opinion or validation.
🫵 Data dump whatever thoughts are running around in your head.
🫵 Take a walk and MAKE time for yourself
🫵 SLOW YOUR MOVEMENT DOWN!!!

Happy brain training 🧠
Charlotte 😊

11/04/2023

Good morning Regina, Saskatchewan dog owners! We will be at Vet to Pet mobile veterinary service today in Emerald Park, Saskatchewan for a Canine Health Canada clinic today! Wonder when clinics will be held in your area? Dm for schedule or to book us for your group 🐾