Dog First Aid by our Vet
Dog Health & Wellness
NEW DATES FOR 2025:
MAIN COURSE 18th Jan and 1st Feb 6.30pm-9pm Portfield Hall, Christchurch
and 22nd Feb 7pm-9pm (same location) for PRACTICAL FOLLOW UP
“I would definitely recommend all 3 sessions -the theory and practical dog first aid courses to all dog owners, great useful content very well delivered by an experienced Vet. 👍 K9 Daycare and Walking
“Very good course delivered by excellent vet and staff "
“The course was very beneficial for me as I am starting my own dog walking business. I learnt more than expected from the course which is amazing”. Savannah Turner
Help to save a dog’s life.
As part of our Dorset Dogs CIC not-for-profit Initiatives to help dogs, we are delighted to be offering Dog First Aid courses with a qualified vet! CPD and Certificate included.
Funds go to our not-for-profit registered Dorset Dogs CIC
“Well presented and very informative. We did a Dog First Aid course several years ago and it wasn't as good. Having a vet take the session means that any questions are answered fully, which is important” Rick Downer
“It was such a useful course tonight - I can highly recommend David - I learnt so much 🤗” Debbie Brown
“It was brilliant. Super super valuable” Gaia Musotti
Meet Dr David Badger
PgC SAS GPCert SAS GPCert Endo
BVSc (Hons) MRCVS
Dave graduated from Bristol University in 2005. Dave enjoys all soft tissue surgery but especially endoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic spays.
Course contents for the main First Aid Course:
18th January and 1st February
and a Practical Dog First Aid 22nd February - scroll down for contents - which is an essential add on to the main course.
(4 hrs CPD)
CPR
Snake bites
Heatstroke
Gastric dilation and Volvus
Torn nails
Home first aid kits
Practical bandaging
Alabama Rot
Signs of pain
Choking
Wound care
Common poisonings
Drownings
Seizures
Ear and eye problems
Kennel cough
Paw and nail problems
when to worry about vomiting and diarrhoea and more…
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COSTS:
£48 (plus processing fee) for main Dog First Aid course - 2 evening sessions
£35 for Practical 1-1 session
OR Book ALL 3 SESSIONS including a bonus practical 1-1 session for a £5 discount
Portfield Hall, Portfield Rd, Christchurch BH23 2AQ
Free Parking at the back of the hall. Show your order confirmation email on arrival
These classes are not-for-profit and money raised is being invested into our Pet Food Bank initiative, website and educational resource to help keep dogs safe. See our Education section
More Reviews:
“Learnt a few new things last night, definitely recommend! 😁🌡” Jemma Awdas
“This is my second dog first aid course I’ve attended and I learned so much more from Dr Badger!” Nicky
Read about our Practical Dog First aid session by scrolling below:
Free Parking at the back of the hall
Show your order confirmation email on arrival
Terms and conditions:
STRICTLY NO cancellations, transfers or refunds please make sure to read our terms and conditions below.
BUY PORTABLE DOG FIRST AID KIT (ONLINE BELOW OR AT THE CLASS)
20 piece dog first aid kit with bandage, tailored to dogs and alcohol free. Including: gauze dressing, saline moist cleaner, tape, saline eye flush
Dog First Aid PRACTICAL SESSION with 1-1 time with our vet
Saturday 22nd Feb 7-9pm Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch
First Aid course for pet parents given by our group’s vet Dr David Badger
£35 (plus transaction fee) for the PRACTICAL session - the bandages and equipment provided.
(bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal with you to the practical session…)
get to practice on a stuffed toy that you bring with vet supervision and questions and answers
Dr Badger will cover:
Bandaging
CPR
Choking
Tick removal and more
There will be time made for any questions
In attendance will be Dr Badger and a veterinary assistant on hand to check everyone is comfortable with what they are doing and performing it correctly.
Jan our volunteer will be there to assist.
CPD credits: this can be logged as the time for cpd credits by anyone who is in a position to do so.
“An excellent course - I thoroughly recommend it” Anna Barwick
Dorset Dogs CIC is incorporated as a social enterprise under registration number 13741228.
Terms and conditions: we strictly do not offer cancellations or refunds as someone could have filled your place. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to conditions that are beyond our control or would be adverse for your dogs or yourselves or the vet is ill.
Dorset Dogs CIC may take pictures at the class and footage could be used but not limited to: website, event and marketing promotion, social media content adverts and press materials. If you would like to request the removal of your image you can email hello@dorsetdogs.com but please be aware while we will endeavour to do this, on occasion we may not be able to remove footage once it has been published or used by press. You may speak to our organiser Jan on the night if you'd like to sit outside of shot.
Where does your donation go? This is a not-for-profit meet-up with any profits going back into the community dog projects Read More Here x
REVIEW
This terrifying looking black snake is just a regular British Adder with a suntan and until last Wednesday I'd have never known....
I've just completed the Dog First Aid course with Dr David Badger and DFD and it was amazing!
Over the last two Wednesdays the course has covered a world of first aid for dogs. Everything from bee stings and cut paw pads to serious burns, snake bites, ticks, fits and CPR.
When the next one is advertised it is well worth attending for two main reasons:
It is taught by an experienced local vet so the course is tailored for Dorset Dogs (Hampshire Optional)
You will learn something even if you've done similar courses before. The content is expertly delivered and very well thought out.
A big thank you to the DFD team for putting the course on and to Dr David for putting it together.
For peace of mind and for the benefit of your dog make sure you keep and eye out for the next course. James Waddington
Merlin is glad it is not him bandaged up!