Dog First Aid Courses

Help to save a dog’s life.

As part of our Dog Friendly Dorset not-for-profit Initiatives to help dogs, we are delighted to be offering Dog First Aid courses this summer with a qualified vet!

Courses on offer:

Full Dog First Aid Course 4 hrs over 2 sessions (Wednesdays 7th & 14th September 7-9pm Christchurch)

“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

“Learnt a few new things last night, definitely recommend! 😁🌡” Jemma Awdas

Also see our TALKS BY A VET on Heart Disease and Diabetes


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.


Introduction to First Aid

Wednesdays 7th & 14th September

First Aid course for pet parents given by our group’s vet Dr David Badger

£45 for 2 evening sessions (plus transaction fee)

Wednesdays 7th & 14th September 2022

7pm-9pm

Portfield Hall, Christchurch, (free parking available on site)

Course contents:

(4 hrs CPD)

CPR

Snake bites

Heatstroke

Gastric dilation and Volvus

Torn nails

Home first aid kits

Practical bandaging

Alabama Rot

Signs of pain

when to worry about vomiting and diarrhoea and more…

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Choking

Wound care

Common poisonings

Drownings

Seizures

Ear and eye problems

Kennel cough

Paw and nail problems

“I would recommend this course 👌💜” Jason Reichter

Merlin is glad it is not him bandaged up!

TO BECOME A MEMBER FOR THE YEAR CLICK HERE and take advantage of 10% off by clicking the member discount below

 

SUMMER BASICS (2 hr) FIRST AID COURSE

Wednesday 27th July

Poor Ziggy got attacked this Spring

£28 (incl Stripe fee)

Wednesday 6th July 7pm-9pm

Portfield Hall, Christchurch, (free parking available on site)

Learn the essentials to keep your pet safe this Summer:

CPR

heatstroke

adder bites

stings

drowning and more…

This course is not for dogs but if you need to bring your dog and it can remain calm and settled for 2 hrs then email hello@dorsetdogs.com after you've booked x

2 hrs CPD

TO BECOME A MEMBER FOR THE YEAR CLICK HERE and take advantage of 10% off by clicking the member discount


 

If you cannot make the above dates and would like to notified of future courses sign-up


 

CPD credits: this is only applicable to veterinary staff (ie vets and nurses) who have to log a certain number of learning hours a year. The talk can be logged as the time for cpd credits by anyone who is in a position to do so.

Note: we cannot accept cancellations for refunds but we will always try and help.

“An excellent course - I thoroughly recommend it” Anna Barwick