Walks N Wags Pet First Aid Certification Course - March 2

Presented by Celine Rytz

What information is included in a First Aid Course?

• Immediate steps to take in an emergency.
• What to include in your Pet First Aid kit.
• How to safely approach an injured animal.
• How to complete a Head to toe assessment.
• How to restrain an injured animal.
• How to transport an injured animal.
• Recognition of signs of common illness and injury.
• How to handle various bleeding wounds.
• Bone injuries.
• Ear injuries.
• Eye injuries.
• Choking skills.
• Artificial Respiration.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Poisoning.
• Frostbite and hypothermia.
• Heat stroke.
• Burns.
• Administration of medications.
• Strong emphasis on prevention of illness and injury.
• And More…

LOCATION 300 8th Ave NW, Nakusp BC (Emergency Services Building)

-There are a few entrances, you want the entrance in the middle with the concrete sidewalk   extending toward/from 8th Ave.

-When you enter, it’s the first room on your left.

PARKING There are a few parking spots on-site that we cannot use, but they are well-maked.

WHAT TO BRING Wear  comfortable clothing that you can layer on and off. Bring food and water  for the day. Dogs are  welcome if registered ONLY and there is a 5 dog per class maximum. Dogs  must be relatively calm, quiet, sociable with dogs/people, and be  willing to be handled by multiple people for demonstrations. We reserve  the right to send any dog home if they are disruptive or unsuitable for  the dynamics of the class. While we cover cat first aid as well, we  regret cats are unable to attend class since the dogs become too excited.

COST $160 CAD - online or payable via e-transfer to celine@barkfirstaid.ca

CANCELLATIONS We will refund  full payment if a cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior to the  course start date. Any cancellations after this point are subject to a  $25 administration fee. Cancellations due to illness or Covid-19  exposure will be fully refunded.

TERMS (Please  note: Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid, Celine Rytz and BARK First Aid  assume no liability should property damage and/or injury be caused by  your dog). Dogs must be relatively calm, quiet, sociable with  dogs/people, and be willing to be handled by multiple people for  demonstrations. We reserve the right to send any dog home if they are  disruptive or unsuitable for the dynamics of the class. While we cover  cat first aid as well, we regret cats are unable to attend class since  the dogs become too excited.