90% Online Course

Become a Canine First Responder

One-time payment
EUR 125
  • E Manual

  • Easy to follow videos

  • Approximately 7 hours content

  • First Aid Kit provided

  • 2 Year Certification



Completing this course

Absorbe the information in your own time

90% Online

All the theory is now 100% online. Enabling you work at your own pace. There is a requirement for a student to 'demonstrate' knowledge of the skills required for certification with In Person session if preferred.

Skills Module

To achieve these sections students will submit small videos as they work their way through the course material. All skills are performed on mannequins/stuffed toy dogs

Learning Hours

There is approximately 7 hours tuition in the online section. You will also have digital access to the accompanying manual to work through alongside the online section

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About the Course

Many of us attend human first aid courses and now you can attend one to give you skills to help your dog

Only Globally Recognized Course

The content of this course far exceeds other more basic courses out there yet it is taught in a fun way that makes learning easy. It is the only Canine First Responder Course with a globally recognized 2 year certificate. Included with this course are a Comprehensive First Aid Kit and a Printed Manual.

Realistic Skills Practice

It provides realistic CPR practice on a canine manikin. During this course you will learn Primary and Secondary First Aid skills. Our Instructors are trainers and professionals in the Canine World. Our Canine First Responder Course Curriculum is the Only Course Approved by Emergency First Response, the Fastest Growing Certification Agency Worldwide for First Aid and CPR training

For anyone who cares about dogs

This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in dogs. Whether you are a pet owner , dog walker, groomer, kennels, boarding facility or just have a general interest in dogs these skills are important to know. Hopefully you will never need them but if you do you will have a rehearsed plan to guide you

Course curriculum



Introduction to the course and your tutors

The begining of your course

Student Manual

Reviews and Quiz

What is a Canine First Responder ?

Important things to consider after using your skills

Dealing with situations that are potentially life threatening to the animal

Moving on to situations that are not immediately life threatening to the animal

Canine First Aid Ireland

Play & Read before proceeding

Canine First Responder Presentation

Primary Care - Scene Assessment

Bonus Scene Assessment Section

Primary Care - Barriers

Bonus Barriers Section

Primary Care - Muzzling

Bonus Muzzling Section

What could have happened ? The cause of injury or illness may not be apparent

Primary Assessment - ABC's

Bonus Primary Assessment ABC's Section

Primary Care - Rescue Breaths and CPR

Bonus Rescue Breaths & CPR Section

Primary Care - Choking

Bonus Choking Section

Response Nudge

Primary Care - Serious Bleed

Primary Care- Shock

Primary Care - Spinal

Bonus Section 3 S's

Bandaging including Serious Bleed Control

Primary Care Knowledge Review

Secondary Care

Helpful Skills - Ear & Tail Bandaging

Secondary Care Knowledge Review

What's next

Quick quiz

Statement of Understanding

Practical Skills Module

Book your Practical Skills Module

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