Canine First Aid & Emergency Response

Be prepared to save your dog's life.

Emergencies happen when we least expect them, at home, on the trail or on the job. Learn to respond with confidence from Laurie Jamieson, a Certified Canine First Aid Instructor with Canine Health Canada.

Every course includes

Hands-on skills that stick.

Practical training built around real scenarios, so the right response becomes muscle memory.

  • Expert instructionFrom a certified instructor and Veterinary Medical Assistant graduate.
  • Hands-on practiceCPR, bandaging and scenarios to build muscle memory.
  • A comprehensive manual to keep
  • Official certification on completion
Laurie Jamieson's Certificate of Achievement for completing the Canine First Aid Trainer exam, March 2022
Certified instructorCanine First Aid Trainer exam completed March 22, 2022.
Available courses

Choose the course that fits.

Join a scheduled workshop, or book a private or group course for your family, clinic, rescue or team.

Advanced Extreme Emergency First Aid Response

7 hoursCertificatePrerequisite: Canine Health and CPR

Advanced training for serious emergencies in remote locations or extreme situations.

  • Advanced wound care, suturing and fractures
  • Impalement and subcutaneous hydration
  • Toxins, environmental hazards and opioids
  • K9 slinging, extraction and stabilization
  • 120+ page manual
$169per person + HST
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K9 Working Dog Emergency First Aid

7 hoursCertificate

Developed by RCMP K9 handlers, ideal for professional working dogs and their handlers.

  • On-the-job hazards: blunt force trauma, gunshot wounds, narcotics exposure
  • Advanced trauma care
  • Single-handler extraction
  • 110-page manual
$169per person + HST
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Canine First Aid for Service & Therapy Dogs

7 hoursCertificate

A special focus on working service dogs: the full first aid curriculum plus service dog considerations.

  • Full first aid curriculum
  • Service and therapy dog considerations
  • 130-page manual
$169per person + HST
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First Aid Fundamentals

3 to 4 hoursCertificate

Perfect for busy dog owners who want the essentials, in a condensed half-day course.

  • Prevention
  • Basic bandaging
  • Emergency protocols
  • Essentials guide
$99per person + HST
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I Can Help: Dog Safety & First Aid for Kids

3 hoursCertificateAges 6 to 12

Fun, hands-on training for kids 6 to 12 years old.

  • Dog body language
  • Basic care
  • First aid skills
  • Child-friendly booklet and certificate
$59per child + HST
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Compare at a glance

CourseDurationBest forManualCertificateInvestment
Canine Health & CPR: Emergency First Aid7 hoursAll dog owners and pet professionals130 pagesYes$169 + HST
Advanced Extreme Emergency First Aid7 hoursAdvanced and remote emergency preparedness (prerequisite)120+ pagesYes$169 + HST
K9 Working Dog Emergency First Aid7 hoursProfessional handlers and working dogs110 pagesYes$169 + HST
Service & Therapy Dog First Aid7 hoursService and therapy dog handlers130 pagesYes$169 + HST
First Aid Fundamentals3 to 4 hoursBusy pet owners wanting the essentialsEssentials guideYes$99 + HST
I Can Help: Dog Safety & First Aid for Kids3 hoursKids aged 6 to 12Child-friendly bookletYes$59 + HST

Prices in Canadian dollars. HST is added at checkout or on your invoice.

Spaces fill quickly

Ready to learn lifesaving skills?

Reserve your spot, or ask about a private or group course. Not sure which course is right? Laurie is happy to help you choose.

  • Scheduled workshopsFull-day sessions with CPR practice and emergency scenarios.
  • Private and group coursesFor families, clinics, rescues, daycares and working dog teams.
  • Pre-order a canine first aid kitReady-made kits are available in the shop.

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