Keep your dog safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Regularly check your dog over so you know their \u2018normal\u2019 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get regular check-ups at your vet for preventative care<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have a plan if you go out on a hot day. Check out my blog post<\/a> on managing dogs in the hot weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have a plan if you are walking near cliff edges \/ water \/ picnics \/ livestock etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Train your dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Can you call your dog away if they get too close to something dangerous?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Can you handle your dog all over their body without them becoming agitated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Please contact me<\/a> if you need help with training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDog First Aid course \u2013 overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A dog First Aid course will empower you with the practical skills and confidence to know what to do in a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid training also gives you the skills to assess what is \u2018normal\u2019 for your dog\u2026 their energy level, behaviour, physical condition, and vital signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course \u2013 content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid courses may vary slightly but these are some common areas that are covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- CPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Burns and Scalds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poisoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Heat stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course \u2013 practical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The fun part of any course is the practical bit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CPR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Dog CPR, like human CPR, has a relatively low success rate. It is important to have realistic expectations before you start. However, not trying has a zero success rate!\u00a0 Your aim is to give your dog the best possible chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every second counts, so knowing how to quickly assess the situation, do chest compressions, give rescue breaths, and reassess is vital. Having the confidence to do this could be life-saving for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rainbowdogs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CPR-dogs.jpg\")
Cassie and Casper, the CPR practice dogs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBandaging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bandaging is a great practical exercise.\u00a0 This may be a leg, ear, tail, or anything else that comes to hand.\u00a0 Using a stuffed toy dog is a good way to start practising this!\u00a0 Being able to stop bleeding may be life-saving for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rainbowdogs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paw-bandage-30-6-24.jpg\")
Bandage practice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course – conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You should come away from a dog First Aid course with a better understanding of what is \u2018normal\u2019 for your dog. How to deal with common problems and emergency situations. The most important thing you should come away with is the experience and confidence to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My First Aid story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I have attended human First Aid training several times over the years and have been a First Aider at work. I managed to avoid anything serious during that time; however, heart attacks and seizures did occasionally occur on my days off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dog trainer, it is my professional responsibility to keep my CPD dog First Aid skills up to date. I have therefore completed several dog First Aid courses, including an online course during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have only been unlucky enough to face a dog First Aid emergency once in my life. Tragically, it didn\u2019t work out, but I was still able to try. I believe that if I did not have dog First Aid training, I would have always wondered \u2018what if\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid training courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I recently attended my third course with the Dog First Aid organisation. Their trainers cover specific locations across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kathy Hobson is the trainer for all of Sussex. The course was held in a hall in Brighton, providing space for a PowerPoint presentation, discussions, and practical exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kathy is clearly passionate about her work and has a pragmatic, engaging, and enthusiastic style. She clearly knows her material rather than just reading bullet points from a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was patient during practical exercises and very open to questions during discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I highly recommend her training.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rainbowdogs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brighton-15-6-25.jpg\")
Dog First Aid training course in Brighton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nDog First Aid training \u2013 the next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a dog, then you have a responsibility to be prepared for an emergency!\u00a0 Spending half a day of your life learning dog First Aid skills is a great investment of your time.\u00a0Even if you have done dog First Aid training before, a refresher course will give you the opportunity to practice your skills and gain peace of mind that you would still know what to do in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid provide training across East and West Sussex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nUse this 10% discount code now to book<\/a> a course: DISC10CW<\/strong><\/mark><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSubject to their availability and terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rainbowdogs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/New-Dog-First-Aid-Logos-Horizontal-clear-background.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid offers me dog First Aid refresher training in exchange for providing referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike Garner is a dog trainer and behaviourist at Rainbow Dogs in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFollow Rainbow Dogs on Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Train your dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Can you call your dog away if they get too close to something dangerous?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Can you handle your dog all over their body without them becoming agitated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Please contact me<\/a> if you need help with training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDog First Aid course \u2013 overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A dog First Aid course will empower you with the practical skills and confidence to know what to do in a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid training also gives you the skills to assess what is \u2018normal\u2019 for your dog\u2026 their energy level, behaviour, physical condition, and vital signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course \u2013 content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid courses may vary slightly but these are some common areas that are covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- CPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Burns and Scalds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poisoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Heat stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course \u2013 practical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The fun part of any course is the practical bit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CPR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Dog CPR, like human CPR, has a relatively low success rate. It is important to have realistic expectations before you start. However, not trying has a zero success rate!\u00a0 Your aim is to give your dog the best possible chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every second counts, so knowing how to quickly assess the situation, do chest compressions, give rescue breaths, and reassess is vital. Having the confidence to do this could be life-saving for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nCassie and Casper, the CPR practice dogs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBandaging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bandaging is a great practical exercise.\u00a0 This may be a leg, ear, tail, or anything else that comes to hand.\u00a0 Using a stuffed toy dog is a good way to start practising this!\u00a0 Being able to stop bleeding may be life-saving for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nBandage practice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course – conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You should come away from a dog First Aid course with a better understanding of what is \u2018normal\u2019 for your dog. How to deal with common problems and emergency situations. The most important thing you should come away with is the experience and confidence to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My First Aid story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I have attended human First Aid training several times over the years and have been a First Aider at work. I managed to avoid anything serious during that time; however, heart attacks and seizures did occasionally occur on my days off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dog trainer, it is my professional responsibility to keep my CPD dog First Aid skills up to date. I have therefore completed several dog First Aid courses, including an online course during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have only been unlucky enough to face a dog First Aid emergency once in my life. Tragically, it didn\u2019t work out, but I was still able to try. I believe that if I did not have dog First Aid training, I would have always wondered \u2018what if\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid training courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I recently attended my third course with the Dog First Aid organisation. Their trainers cover specific locations across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kathy Hobson is the trainer for all of Sussex. The course was held in a hall in Brighton, providing space for a PowerPoint presentation, discussions, and practical exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kathy is clearly passionate about her work and has a pragmatic, engaging, and enthusiastic style. She clearly knows her material rather than just reading bullet points from a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was patient during practical exercises and very open to questions during discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I highly recommend her training.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nDog First Aid training course in Brighton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nDog First Aid training \u2013 the next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a dog, then you have a responsibility to be prepared for an emergency!\u00a0 Spending half a day of your life learning dog First Aid skills is a great investment of your time.\u00a0Even if you have done dog First Aid training before, a refresher course will give you the opportunity to practice your skills and gain peace of mind that you would still know what to do in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid provide training across East and West Sussex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nUse this 10% discount code now to book<\/a> a course: DISC10CW<\/strong><\/mark><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSubject to their availability and terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid offers me dog First Aid refresher training in exchange for providing referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike Garner is a dog trainer and behaviourist at Rainbow Dogs in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFollow Rainbow Dogs on Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dog First Aid course<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDog First Aid course \u2013 overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A dog First Aid course will empower you with the practical skills and confidence to know what to do in a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid training also gives you the skills to assess what is \u2018normal\u2019 for your dog\u2026 their energy level, behaviour, physical condition, and vital signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course \u2013 content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid courses may vary slightly but these are some common areas that are covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- CPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Burns and Scalds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poisoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Heat stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course \u2013 practical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The fun part of any course is the practical bit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CPR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Dog CPR, like human CPR, has a relatively low success rate. It is important to have realistic expectations before you start. However, not trying has a zero success rate!\u00a0 Your aim is to give your dog the best possible chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every second counts, so knowing how to quickly assess the situation, do chest compressions, give rescue breaths, and reassess is vital. Having the confidence to do this could be life-saving for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nCassie and Casper, the CPR practice dogs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n Bandaging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bandaging is a great practical exercise.\u00a0 This may be a leg, ear, tail, or anything else that comes to hand.\u00a0 Using a stuffed toy dog is a good way to start practising this!\u00a0 Being able to stop bleeding may be life-saving for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nBandage practice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog First Aid course – conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You should come away from a dog First Aid course with a better understanding of what is \u2018normal\u2019 for your dog. How to deal with common problems and emergency situations. The most important thing you should come away with is the experience and confidence to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My First Aid story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I have attended human First Aid training several times over the years and have been a First Aider at work. I managed to avoid anything serious during that time; however, heart attacks and seizures did occasionally occur on my days off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a dog trainer, it is my professional responsibility to keep my CPD dog First Aid skills up to date. I have therefore completed several dog First Aid courses, including an online course during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have only been unlucky enough to face a dog First Aid emergency once in my life. Tragically, it didn\u2019t work out, but I was still able to try. I believe that if I did not have dog First Aid training, I would have always wondered \u2018what if\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid training courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I recently attended my third course with the Dog First Aid organisation. Their trainers cover specific locations across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kathy Hobson is the trainer for all of Sussex. The course was held in a hall in Brighton, providing space for a PowerPoint presentation, discussions, and practical exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kathy is clearly passionate about her work and has a pragmatic, engaging, and enthusiastic style. She clearly knows her material rather than just reading bullet points from a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was patient during practical exercises and very open to questions during discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I highly recommend her training.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nDog First Aid training course in Brighton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n Dog First Aid training \u2013 the next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a dog, then you have a responsibility to be prepared for an emergency!\u00a0 Spending half a day of your life learning dog First Aid skills is a great investment of your time.\u00a0Even if you have done dog First Aid training before, a refresher course will give you the opportunity to practice your skills and gain peace of mind that you would still know what to do in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid provide training across East and West Sussex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nUse this 10% discount code now to book<\/a> a course: DISC10CW<\/strong><\/mark><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Subject to their availability and terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sussex Dog First Aid offers me dog First Aid refresher training in exchange for providing referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike Garner is a dog trainer and behaviourist at Rainbow Dogs in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow Rainbow Dogs on Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"