22/11/2025
⛑️ Canine First Aid Course ⛑️
- Palacerigg Country Park
- Saturday 22nd February
- 10am – 2pm
- £55 (certificate included)
If your dog was struggling to breathe, cut their paw, or suddenly became unwell… would you know what to do before you reached the vet?
If you can’t confidently answer yes, this day is for you.
Nicole @ First Paw Forward, Head Veterinary Nurse with over 15 years of experience, will be teaching life saving skills including:
- CPR and how to manage emergencies calmly.
- Wound management and bandaging
- Triaging - how to make the right call under pressure
- Understanding and checking a dog’s vital signs
- Recognising life threatening conditions and symptoms
I’ll also be teaching you skills to help your dog feel more comfortable, confident, and cooperative in the vets and during handling including:
- How to prepare your dog at home for clinical settings
- Handling tips and techniques to reduce stress
- Reading your dog’s body language and how to help when they’re uncomfortable
For dog owners..
Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Knowing what to do before reaching a vet could save your dog’s life!
For dog professionals..
Having these skills ensures you can act quickly, confidently, and safely in emergency situations. Our clients trust us with our dogs and keeping our skills up to date are essential!
These are skills no one wants to need, but everyone should have.
Message me to book your space.
Limited slots available!