Have you ever had a "close call" with your dog and ended up in your veterinary clinic spending huge amounts of money? DOGSAFE^®  will save you money by teaching you how to conduct a head-to-tail assessment to compare what is a medical emergency requiring immediate veterinary intervention versus something that you can monitor at home. DOGSAFE^®  will also save you money by showing you how these head-to-tail assessments may help you identify abnormalities before they progress into something more serious,  requiring significant veterinary care. Click here to read how a head-to-tail assessment saved our demo dog, Monty's, life.

Have you ever wondered how to apply your knowledge in human first aid to your dog? DOGSAFE^®  students have included nurses and paramedics and we can help you by teaching you the appropriate canine first aid techniques and other dog-friendly topics such as understanding canine body language and approach, restraint and transportation of an injured dog.

Have you ever wondered what you would do in an emergency involving your dog while camping, walking or just relaxing at home? DOGSAFE^®  will teach you how to prevent common injuries as well as apply first aid treatment to bone and joint injuries, puncture wounds, impaled objects, burns, environmental injuries such as heat stroke and hypothermia and more.

Are you interested in learning everything you can about dogs? We share your enthusiasm! DOGSAFE^®  is a great way to learn about canine body language, taking vital signs, head to tail assessments and other common topics such as heatstroke, hypothermia, poisons, bandaging wounds and so much more.

Have you ever wondered how you might react in an emergency situation involving your dog? Emergency situations can have huge negative effects on you, physically and psychologically, if you are not prepared. DOGSAFE^®  will teach you how to assess any emergency in 4 easy steps and this will give you confidence to act. Your dog is depending on you.

Have you ever wondered what life would be like without your dog? You already provide a warm and comfortable place to sleep, the most nutritious food and the most loving companionship. What could be more important than knowing how to save their life? Or at the very least, knowing how to comfort and help your dog when they are injured? DOGSAFE^®  Parts 1 & 2 courses will teach you all you need to know to help your dog in an emergency. Also, DOGSAFE's Operation Find Fido™ workshop will train you to think like an investigator to find your lost dog fast should they accidently become separated from you.

You won't have to worry about the "what if" anymore; DOGSAFE^®  will give you peace of mind.

 Having this knowledge has definitely given me a confidence boost! I encourage anyone to take the DOGSAFE^®  course.
- Anne-Marie Baker, DOGSAFE^®  Graduate, Nov 12, 2006

Public Group Courses
DOGSAFE^® currently offers public group courses in a number of convenient locations. Click here for more information on all DOGSAFE^®  courses and workshops.

Private Group Courses
Do you have a group of dog friends that are interested in learning canine first aid together? Or perhaps you belong to a dog sport club such as agility, flyball or breed club? Many DOGSAFE^® Authorized Instructors offer private group courses at your suitable location. Please contact your local DOGSAFE^®  Authorized Instructor for details. *note: private classes are for an existing group and are not to be advertised to the general public

 I now feel confident knowing that I can help out my canine friends if the need should arise. I wish I had taken the DOGSAFE^®  course sooner!
- Joan Belitsky, DOGSAFE^®  Graduate Sept 30, 2007

Real Life Stories from DOGSAFE^®  Graduates

We are extremely proud of our graduates! We have received many real life stories from our graduates about how they have helped their own dogs, dogs in their care and dogs in the community. The DOGSAFE^®  graduates have saved their dogs from choking, helped dogs hit by cars, helped dogs having seizures and more.

Help Us Keep your Dog Safe. 
Please ensure your groomer, dog daycare staff, trainer, walker, sitter, kennel operator or other dog professionals are trained in canine first aid and lost dog recovery. If they are not, please refer them to DOGSAFE^®  Canine First Aid for training. Check out our Safety Questions to Ask Your Dog Professional.