Testimonials

“Fantastic information and great delivery. The practical exercises could not have been better. This is a course that every agency [with a working dog] should attend.”

Glenn Craig,
Firefighter-Paramedic, K9 SAR
Florissant Valley FPD, Missouri.

Synopsis:
This course is designed to train those who work and operate with emergency services working dogs. Instructed by a tactically-trained veterinarian this is much more than a first aid course. We will work through medical emergencies and traumatic incidents that pose life threats for our K9 partners. Our canine team members do so much for us it only makes sense that we are prepared to help them when they need us the most.

Audience:
K9 officers and handlers, USAR and rescue team members, all EMS responders

Topics include:

• Logistics and Preplanning
• Contents of a K9 Medical Kit
• How to Safely Restrain a Working Dog
• Risks in Handling an Injured Animal
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Hemorrhage Management and Control
• Airway and Respiratory Management
• Thoracic and Gastric Trauma
• Poisoning and Anaphylaxis
• Shock, Dehydration, Environmental Issues
• Injuries to Paw Pads
• Orthopedic Fractures

Equipment required:

• Knee pads for groundwork
• K9 Aid Kit for Review (Optional)

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