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K9 First Responder: Emergency First Aid course

K9 First Responder: Emergency First Aid course

Learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies in dogs and take immediate, responsible action until veterinary care is available.

Beginner • Self-Paced • Certificate Included

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Who This Course Is For

  • generate an image of a hiker with his dog injured and the hiker provides first aid by bandaging the paw of the dog

    This course is for:

    • Dog owners who want to be prepared for medical emergencies
    • Working dog handlers (security, police, military, SAR)
    • Trainers, kennel staff, and dog professionals
    • Anyone responsible for a dog in high-risk or outdoor environments
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    This course is not for:

    • Veterinary professionals seeking clinical or advanced certification
    • Individuals looking to replace professional veterinary care
    • Anyone unwilling to act responsibly and within legal boundaries

    This course focuses on immediate care and stabilization, not diagnosis or treatment.

Course Curriculum

Module 0 — Legal & Duty-of-Care Foundations

  • Course Outcome and Disclaimer
  • Understanding Your Legal Boundaries

Module 1 — Mindset & Assessment

  • Lesson 1.1: Scene Safety & Muzzling
  • Lesson 1.2: Vitals & The Snout-to-Tail Assessment

Module 2 — Respiratory & Cardiac Emergencies

  • Lesson 2.1: Choking Management
  • Lesson 2.2: CPR & Rescue Breathing

Module 3 — Trauma Management

  • Lesson 3.1: Bleeding Control
  • Lesson 3.2: Paw Bandaging (The Stirrup Method)
  • Lesson 3.3: Fractures & Splinting

Module 4 — Environmental Emergencies

  • Lesson 4.1: Heatstroke
  • Lesson 4.2: Bloat (GDV)

Module 5 — Handling & Transport

  • Lesson 5.1: Lifting and Carrying

Module 6 — Kits & Preparation

  • Lesson 6.1: The K9 IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Final Quiz & Course Completion

  • Final Quiz
  • Congratulations!


This course focuses on immediate care and stabilization, not diagnosis or treatment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Assess scene safety and safely approach an injured dog
  • Perform a structured snout-to-tail assessment
  • Identify respiratory and cardiac emergencies
  • Manage choking, breathing emergencies, and cardiac arrest
  • Control bleeding and manage traumatic injuries
  • Recognize and respond to environmental emergencies such as heatstroke and bloat (GDV)
  • Safely lift, carry, and transport an injured dog
  • Understand what belongs in a K9 first aid kit and how to use it
  • Act confidently and responsibly until veterinary care is reached

This course is delivered by professionals with real-world experience in emergency response, canine handling, and operational environments.

Training emphasizes calm decision-making, safety, and responsible intervention, not guesswork or shortcuts.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

  • Fully online and self-paced
  • Learn anytime, on any device
  • Short, focused lessons built around real scenarios
  • Lifetime access to course content
  • Certificate issued upon completion

CERTIFICATE

Upon successful completion of the final quiz, learners receive a Certificate of Completion confirming training in canine emergency first response principles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course replace veterinary care?

No. This course teaches immediate first response and stabilization until professional veterinary care is available.

Is this suitable for civilians?

Yes. The course is designed for dog owners and handlers with no prior medical training.

Is the course graphic?

The content is educational and practical, presented responsibly without unnecessary graphic material.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes, after completing the final quiz.

CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING

Canine emergency response is only one part of responsible dog ownership and handling.

True preparedness also includes obedience, control, prevention, and continued skill development.

Recommended next training:

  • Puppy Obedience (Coming Soon)
  • K9 Somatics ( Coming Soon)



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