Our newest workshop, DOGSAFE™ Bare Bones, is the minimum must-have for all responsible dog owners. The workshop is a two hour evening workshop that was designed specifically for busy people who are not able to commit to our comprehensive full-day DOGSAFE™ courses. In this workshop, we'll cover the essential basics that ALL dog lovers should know. DOGSAFE™ Bare Bones reference handouts also included.

Hours: 2 hours
Maximum: 10 people / 6 - 8 dogs
Prequisite: None
Minimum Age: 16 years/10 years if parent also enrolled
Registration fee: $59 + hst for one person/one dog or $79+hst for two people/one dog.
Location: Varies

Please check our Find a Course page for dates and location information. 

Private Workshop: Some DOGSAFE™ Authorized Instructors offer the DOGSAFE™ Bare Bones Workshop as a private, in-your-home workshop. Please contact individual instructors directly.

In our Bare Bones Workshop, you will learn:  
  -  How to Recognize General Signs of Injury and Illness
   -  Vital Signs: What's Normal and How to Obtain (thermometers supplied)
   -  3 Essential Health Tests to Determine Whether You Need to Go to a Vet NOW
   -  Head-To-Tail Assessments: How to Do Them, Why and How Often
   -  Canine Body Language: How to Tell If Your Dog Is In Pain
   -  Restraint: How to Keep Yourself and Your Dog Safe
   -  Home Hazards and Safety Tips
   -  Veterinary Contacts: Who, When and How to Call for Help

 ... and best of all, this is a dog-friendly workshop, so please bring your pooch! This gives you ample hands-on practice with wiggly dogs while under the supervision of a DOGSAFE™ instructor. We do not force the dogs beyond their comfort zone and take many intermissions and bathroom breaks.

PLEASE NOTE: The focus of this workshop is prevention. We do not cover actual incident assessments or first aid techniques for specific emergencies such as choking, CPR, poisoning, seizures or wound management. If you are interested in detailed first aid topics and response, please register for our comprehensive, full-day DOGSAFE™ Canine First Aid courses.

DOGSAFE™ Bare Bones Reference Handouts
The handouts are included with workshop registration and contains the workshop curriculum detailed above, PLUS: 
- a Vital Signs and Head-To-Tail Checklist form
- an Important Phone Numbers Contact form

Excerpt from the DOGSAFE™ Bare Bones Workshop: 
"One excellent way to decide whether you need immediate veterinary care is to assess vital signs. We don't just explain how to do this, we'll actually assess them with your dog to give you full practice and get the results," says DOGSAFE™ Bare Bones workshop instructor, Michelle Sevigny. 

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