Emergencies can strike without warning!

When they do, your dog’s life may depend on your ability to act quickly and confidently

This essential online Dog Owner First Aid course is designed to empower every pet parent with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively in critical situations.
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Gain life saving knowledge

In just a few hours, you’ll learn how to assess and manage common canine emergencies, including how to perform life-saving CPR, recognize the signs and symptoms of poisoning, and treat wounds safely until veterinary help is available. From choking and heatstroke to bleeding and seizures, we’ll guide you through practical, hands-on techniques that could mean the difference between life and death.

  • Life saving CPR

  • Signs and symptoms of poisoning

  • Treat wounds safely

  • How to deal with choking

  • Manage seizures safely

  • How to spot and prevent heatstroke early

Essential skills and supplies

You’ll also gain insight into assembling a proper canine first aid kit, understanding when to seek professional help, and how to stay calm under pressure. Whether you're at home, on a walk, or traveling, this course ensures you're prepared to protect your dog when it matters most.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome and course objectives

    • Course introduction

    • Course details
  • 2

    What is an emergency?

    • What is an emergency?

    • Recognising an emergency

    • Recognising an emergency by understanding vital signs

    • Vital signs quiz

    • A guide to CPR in canines

    • CPR Demonstration

    • CPR Example
  • 3

    Choking

    • Signs of Choking in dogs

    • What to do if your dog is choking

    • Heimlich Maneuver Demonstration
  • 4

    Bites and Stings

    • Bites and Stings

    • Bites and stings
  • 5

    Heatstroke and Burns

    • How to check for heat stroke in a dog and what treatment to take

    • Heatstroke in dogs
  • 6

    Wound Care - cuts and injuries

    • Wound Care applying a temporary bandage

    • Wound Care
  • 7

    Road traffic accidents: how to move a dog to safety

    • Road Traffic Accidents

    • Road Traffic Accidents
  • 8

    Poisons and common household hazards

    • Poisoning and household hazards

    • Poisons and hazards
  • 9

    Drowning and hypothemia

    • Drowning and hypothermia

    • Drowning and Hypothermia
  • 10

    Other common conditions

    • Other common conditions
  • 11

    What to have in your first aid kit

    • What do you need in your canine first aid kit?
  • 12

    Recap Quiz

    • Recap quiz
  • 13

    Congratulations

    • Congratulations on completion of the course

    • Please complete the course feedback form

💡 Knowing how to save your dog’s life isn’t just important—it’s your responsibility

Dogs rely on us completely, and in an emergency, every second counts. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Equip yourself with the confidence and competence to be your dog’s first responder. Perfect for new dog owners, seasoned pet lovers, and anyone who wants to be truly prepared. Because when your best friend needs you most, you’ll know exactly what to do.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in the course is aimed as an introduction into canine first aid.

Completion of this course does not mean that veterinary advice does not need to be sought in any and every canine first aid situation. SVSP Education recommends the continual development of skills and knowledge through seeking professional support and advice from a veterinary professional and advises any one who has successfully completed this course to only administer first aid in emergency situations and if they are confident that they have the ability to currently do so in a safe and effective way and in accordance to the relevant legislation connected to administering canine first aid. The successful completion of this course does not, in any way, a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. SVPS Education does not accept liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies, for the mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person or animal, or for any injury or damage caused by the misuse of products or equipment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.