Dogsafe Bare Bones

Dogsafe Bare Bones is the minimum must-have for all responsible dog owners. The workshop is a 2 1/2 hour workshop that is designed specifically for busy people who are not able to commit to our comprehensive full-day Dogsafe course. In this workshop, we'll cover the essential basics that ALL dog lovers should know. 
Reference handouts included.

Course #:  DSBB97
Hours: 2 hours
Maximum:  6  dogs / 6 - 8 people
Prequisite: None
Minimum Age: 16 years/10 years if parent also enrolled
Tuition: $69 for one person/one dog or $89 for two people/one dog.
Location:  none at this time
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You'll Learn How to:

• 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

Bring Your Dog

This is all about hands-on practice with wiggly puppies while under the supervision of a Dogsafe Instructor. We create a positive experience and do not force the puppies to do anything beyond their comfort zone. We also have lots of intermissions and bathroom breaks. It's all about safety AND fun!

Reference Handouts

The Dogsafe Bare Bones Handouts are included with workshop registration. The Dogsafe Bare Bones Handouts include the workshop curriculum detailed above, PLUS:

•     a Vital Signs and Head-To-Tail checklist form
•     an Important Phone Numbers checklist form  

Although we hope you never have to use it, the Dogsafe Bare Bones Handbook is a great reference for the potential incidents discussed in the workshop. 

Excerpt from 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 and Dogsafe founder, Michelle Sevigny. 

Prevention vs Response

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.