Course Overview

Our Canine Emergency First Aid Day Course is an essential, hands-on training day designed to give you the skills and confidence to act quickly in an emergency situation.

Delivered as an in-person practical course, this training is ideal for both dog owners and pet professionals who want to be fully prepared to handle real-life canine emergencies.

You’ll gain life-saving knowledge that could make all the difference before veterinary care is available—whether at home, out walking, or in a professional setting.

For those looking to gain a recognised qualification, there is also the option to upgrade to the:

iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid.

What You’ll Learn

During this interactive course, you’ll develop essential emergency care skills, including:

• Assessing an emergency situation safely

• Treating wounds and applying bandages

• Managing allergic reactions, stings, and poisoning

• Recognising and responding to choking

• Understanding and managing seizures

• Performing CPR and life-saving techniques

• Dealing with hypothermia and other critical conditions

These skills are designed to help you stabilise a dog until professional veterinary care can be accessed.

Practical & Hands-On Training

This course is highly practical and confidence-building:

• Practice bandaging techniques on a live dog

• Perform CPR on a model dog

• Work through realistic emergency scenarios

• Learn in a small, supportive group environment

You won’t just learn what to do—you’ll feel confident doing it.

iPET Network Level 3 Qualification (Optional Upgrade)

For those wanting to gain a nationally recognised qualification, you can upgrade to the:

iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid

This Ofqual-regulated qualification is ideal for:

• Dog groomers

• Dog walkers and pet sitters

• Kennel and daycare staff

• Anyone working professionally with dogs

What’s included in the upgrade:

• Completion of a portfolio of evidence

• Coursework-based assessment

• Certification upon successful completion

• No formal written exams

This option is perfect for enhancing your professional credibility and meeting industry expectations.