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Note: In the new world of COVID 19, K9ABCs has taken steps to make your classroom experience a safe and successful one. Please keep in mind that this is only possible with the truthful cooperation of the students. 

Please use the K9ABCs CONTACT FORM for any questions or if you're interested in a class. 

The Registration Form can be filled out and sent direct from this site.

                                                            DOGSAFE 101
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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. 116 page DOGSAFE® training and reference manual included ($18.95 retail value).

Hours: 8 hours
Maximum: 12 students
Prequisite: None
Minimum Age: 14 yrs/10 yrs if parent also enrolled
Registration fee: $150 total

Continuing Education Credits Approved by: CCPDT (7), IACP, (7), IAAB and

British Columbia EHS Licensing (2)



Private or Semi-Private classes.
​The perfect day for friends, family, teammates or coworkers.

​Available at K9ABCs' location (in Chilliwack B.C.) or possibly your location. Use contact form or call to discuss. Weekdays and weekends are both options to look at.


Minimum number of students required for K9ABCs to come to your location is 6.
Minimum number of students if your group comes to Chilliwack, at K9ABCs location, is 4
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Smaller class sizes are an option but with an increase in cost per person


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Classes are  8 hrs  
 
 


If a group wants to schedule an exclusive class and have access to an appropriate space, contact K9ABCs.

In DOGSAFE® 101, You will Learn How to:

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-learn about your dogs non-    verbal cues, dog language      - prevent common injuries
- conduct a head to tail assessment
- tell if your dog is experiencing pain
- recognize 4 signs of illness or injury
- respond to any emergency in 4 easy steps
- safely approach an injured dog
- take your dog's vital signs and 3 other health tests
- perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- perform artificial respiration
- remove an airway obstruction  (choking)



 
 - prevent and treat for shock
- control deadly bleeding
- deal with penetrating objects
- prevent and treat eye injuries
- prevent and treat abdominal wounds
- recognize risk factors and respond to bloat
- prevent and respond to drowning
- assess and respond to bone and joint injuries
- prevent and respond to poisonings
- prevent and respond to frostbite and hypothermia
- prevent and respond to heatstroke
- treat minor burns
- treat various wounds     
                                                                                                                                                                    

"Thank you it was FUN!!  You are an awesome instructor!"
Glenda Biensch, March 1,2014

"Laurie, thank you so much! We both had a great time, you're a wonderful instructor! Thanks for the photos!
Laura King."
March 2014

"I attended the March 06, 2021 K9ABCs first aid course run by Laurie. Excellent presentation of the material - Laurie is an amazing teacher combining the book material with personal experience both as a paramedic and as a dog lover. What stood out for me was the dog 'Annie': a rubber dog to practice all the handling skills needed for an emergency - CPR, assisted breathing, pulse check. Class was run in a highly professional manner with love an care for animals exuding at all times. All of it with COVID restrictions in place and well observed. Thank you Laurie, I'll be back for refreshers when time comes." Violeta Toma, 2021

"I took this course and it was so amazing! I highly recommend to anyone who has a dog!" Wagging Tails and Happy Trails, Dec. 8, 2019

"Good class. Very well organized" Vicky O'Connor, Clicker Training Road Trip, Dec. 8, 2019



"Laurie, thank you . I think this course was amazing.
You are a great instructor and I can't wait to do Level 2 with you.
I think all pet owners should invest in this because it will help us be better pet owners.I am gonna tell everyone I know to take this course.The knowledge people will get from this is great.
DOGSAFE is excellent !!!!"
 Ena Moore Jan. 2013