Instructor: Michelle Sevigny (founder of DOGSAFE)
Saturday (DogSafe 101)
This course is designed to teach you the knowledge and skills to deal with a sick or injured dog until veterinary care is available. The topics are covered in-depth so that students have a thorough understanding of the principles of canine first aid. Since this is a very comprehensive course, we need your full attention and dogs do not come to class.
You'll Learn How to:
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Training techniques
Our training techniques include:
- instruction
- demonstration
- hands-on learning
- discussion
- question & answer
- and videos
Training tools
- canine resuscitation manikins
- plush demonstration dogs
- bandages
- first aid kits
- even fake guts, eyeballs and more!
Sunday (DogSafe 201)
You'll Learn How to:
- conduct a head to tail assessment
- monitor canine body language
- muzzle your dog with commercial and improvised muzzles
- restrain your dog in a standing and sitting position
- transport your dog with a stretcher
- take your dog's vital signs
- assess three critical health tests
- practice proper positioning for artificial respiration (AR)
- practice proper positioning for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- practice proper positioning for obstructed airway (choking)
- practice wound management, including bandaging eyes, ears and paws
This is all about hands-on practice with live dogs while under the supervision of Dogsafe Instructor Michelle Sevigny (founder of DOGSAFE), but we do not force the dogs and offer lots of intermissions and bathroom breaks.
My dog Evan is so lucky that I attended the Impulse workshop tonight!!! More knowledge was obtained by me in this fun and enjoyable class to help him live a happy and doglfull life with the humans. Thanks Lisbeth for sharing what you know.
Denise Williams
Malahat
I adopted an adult dog and had no idea what I was getting into. The dog was terrified of everything, seemed as if she had never been walked on a leash, and hid from everyone. I called Cowichan Canine for help and Lisbeth came over that very day. With her gentle guidance, my dog is gaining confidence and I am feeling hopeful that I can help this dog to become a happy friend. I am very thankful for all the support I have received.
Lyn Merryfeather (Diva)
Duncan