Canine First Aid & Safety Courses

Emergencies can happen anywhere — on a walk, at home, or on an adventure. Knowing what to do in those critical first moments can save a dog’s life.
At Sage & Hound Wellness, I offer Canine First Aid & Safety training designed to give you the confidence, skills, and calm mindset to act effectively in any emergency.

In our courses, you’ll gain practical, real-world skills to handle common and serious canine emergencies:

• Recognizing signs of pain, illness, or distress
• Performing CPR and rescue breathing
• Responding to choking and poisoning
• Managing bleeding, wounds, and shock
• Handling sprains, fractures, and mobility injuries
• Identifying heatstroke, frostbite, and dehydration
• Taking and interpreting vital signs (heart rate, respiration, temperature)
• Creating and using a canine first aid kit
• Safely restraining and transporting an injured dog

Each session blends instruction, demonstration, and discussion to ensure you leave feeling capable and confident.

In-Person Training
Learn hands-on with guided demonstrations and plenty of practice time. Small group sizes mean personalized attention and opportunities for questions and real-life scenarios. Available in Simcoe County, Muskoka and surrounding areas.

Online Training
Join from the comfort of your home. These live, interactive classes provide the same comprehensive instruction with opportunities for Q&A and visual demonstrations.