Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)

Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)

Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)

£65.00 Excl Vat

Dog First Aid Course for Professional Dog Walkers, House Sitters and Pet Owners
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for the care of dogs including owners, professional dog walkers, house and pet sitters, smallholders, new pet owners and field sport participants. During the course, you will learn essential dog first aid skills including how to assess a dog  in an emergency, recognise signs of illness or distress and provide immediate care. The aim is to give you the knowledge and confidence to stabilise a dog safely until professional veterinary care is available.

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Description

Countryside life can present risks for dogs who can suffer injuries from rough terrain, barbed wire, dog attacks, road accidents, or encounters with livestock. Poisoning from garden chemicals, slug pellets,or toxic plants is also a common cause of veterinary emergencies.

Our Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) course is designed to give dog owners and professionals the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in these situations. The course focuses on providing immediate first aid therefore stabilising a dog until veterinary care can be reached.

This practical training covers essential skills such as:

  • Recognising illness or injury in dogs

  • Canine CPR and breathing emergencies

  • Treating bleeding and wounds

  • Managing fractures and spinal injuries

  • Responding to choking incidents

  • Recognising poisoning, bites and stings

  • Identifying shock and seizures

The training is particularly valuable for professional dog walkers, pet sitters, gundog handlers, horse owners, and new dog owners who regularly spend time outdoors with dogs.

🎯 Ideal for:

  • Professional Dog walkers

  • House sitters and pet sitters

  • New pet owners

  • Gundog Owners and Game Shoots

  • Families with dogs around Horses

  • Dogs around Livestock

  • Anyone wanting to learn dog emergency first aid

✅ Why it matters:

Completing a Dog First Aid Course not only improves your ability to care for dogs but also demonstrates a commitment to responsible pet ownership and professional standards for those working with animals. For house sitters and professional dog walkers, caring for animals involves a duty of care, owners trust you to protect the safety and wellbeing of their pets. Learning dog emergency response skills demonstrates professionalism and responsibility. Many dog professionals and those working with dogs outdoors on a regular basis now choose to complete dog first aid courses to improve their services and give clients peace of mind.

The course is taught by Lisa, an experienced instructor with over three decades of teaching and animal management expertise. Alongside her work with animals, Lisa serves as a Community First Responder responding to real life medical emergencies involving people in her local community. This frontline experience in trauma and emergency care brings a unique perspective to her dog first aid training, emphasising her deep knowledge of animal behaviour, welfare and safe handling. Lisa’s training approach focuses on calm decision making, clear priorities and practical action.

Additional information

DATES

20th-Apr-2026, 6th-July-2026

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