Dog professionals, including breeders, groomers, dog sitters, dog walkers, dog daycare operators, trainers, retail store staff and kennel & shelter staff, need to be prepared for emergencies involving dogs in their care and on their premises.
Why Should All Dog Professionals Enroll in DOGSAFE® ?
Are you concerned about your legal responsibility for the dogs in your care? 
Most dog professionals provide clients with waivers to sign before taking dogs into their care. However, waivers do not protect you against negligence. If you have not provided adequate canine first aid and safety training to yourself and your staff, or have an emergency action plan in place, you may be considered negligent if something should happen to a dog in your care. DOGSAFE® can help by training your entire staff.
Have you thought about your business reputation if a dog becomes lost, injured or dies while in your care? You probably started your business because you love dogs and we know you would want to do the best for them. You have also worked hard to build your business and your reputation can be crushed in a second if you are portrayed negatively during word of mouth conversations, or worse, in the media. Imagine the difference of public opinion if you confidently state your positive actions in response to losing a dog or an accident (they happen!) versus a wavering, ineffective response that points to negligence. DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid courses and Operation Find Fido™ workshops can provide the confidence you need to act positively in any emergency involving a client's dog.
Do you want to provide the absolute best for the dogs in your care? We share your enthusiasm! You take pride in your business and DOGSAFE® wants to help you provide the best possible care you can for your clients. DOGSAFE® courses will teach you everything you need to know to confidently deal with any emergency involving a dog.
As a business owner, you won't have to worry about the "what if" anymore; DOGSAFE® will give you peace of mind.
Thank you for the excellent DOGSAFE™ Canine First Aid course. As a dog walker and sitter, I will be much more confident when I am solely responsible for others loved ones.
- Darcie Schuurmans, Soul Dog Pet Services, DOGSAFE® Graduate, Feb 17, 2008
Group Courses
Do you have new staff that need training? DOGSAFE® offers public group courses that your individual staff may attend. Click here for more information on DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid courses and safety workshops.
Private Group Courses for Staff
Do you have a new or existing business with an entire staff that needs training? Or perhaps you have an existing business and your entire staff needs updated canine first aid and safety training? Many DOGSAFE® Instructors offer private group courses at their location or at your designated location. Please contact your local DOGSAFE® Authorized Instructor.
Private DOGSAFE® Courses for Your Clients and Customers
Do you have a group of clients that are interested in learning canine first aid together? Why not organize a private DOGSAFE® course for your existing clients and customers? This is a great way to provide additional essential services to your existing client base, improve customer relations and increase revenue all at the same time. Please contact your local DOGSAFE® Authorized Instructor for details. *note: private classes are for your existing client base only and are not to be advertised to the general public
What an amazing course! I learned tons and will definitely recommend the DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid course to as many dog lovers as I can as I know they will love it!
- Joseph Peterson, Poochike Adventures, DOGSAFE™ Graduate, Feb 17, 2008
DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid Certified Logo
DOGSAFE® is fast becoming the leader in canine first aid and safety training; people know and respect our name. Once 
you have successfully completed a minimum of the DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid Part 1 course, you may proudly display the "DOGSAFE® CERTIFIED" jpeg logo on your company website, brochures and business cards. Once you have successfully completed DOGSAFE's Operation Find Fido™ workshop, you may proudly display the "Operation Find Fido™ Certified" jpeg logo. Both show your committment to canine first aid and safety to prospective clients -- a real concern for today's dog owners. Join the high standards of other canine businesses who are already DOGSAFE® Certified.
NOTE: If you have started a canine business since graduating from a DOGSAFE® course, please contact your course instructor directly or complete our online Logo & Listing Agreement.
DOGSAFE "Find a Certified Dog Professional" Listing
Once you have successfully completed a minimum of the DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid Part 1 course, we will list your company name on the DOGSAFE® "Find a Certified Dog Professional" webpage for FREE to create great exposure to prospective clients. We regularly receive inquiries for dog sitters, dog walkers, groomers and other canine services and refer dog owners to our "Find a Certified Dog Professional" webpage. Join the high standards of other canine businesses who are already DOGSAFE® Certified.
NOTE: If you have started a canine business since graduating from a DOGSAFE® course, please contact your course instructor directly or complete our online Logo & Listing Agreement.
Continuing Education Credits (CEU's)
Our courses are approved by both the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) for Continuing Education Units (CEU's). Please request the necessary forms if you are a Dogsafe graduate and a member of either organization.
Are you a member of a professional organization that requires continuing education credits? We believe strongly in continuing education for canine professionals and want to support you in your membership requirements. Please contact us and let us know of your organization and we will submit an application for CEU approval.
Real Life Stories from DOGSAFE® Graduates
We are extremely proud of our graduates and have received many real life stories about how they have helped their own dogs, dogs in their care and dogs in the community.
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