Dog CPR, First Aid, & Hiking

6/7/2025 @ 9am-3pm / Ringwood, NJ

99 US dollars

The New Weis Center, 150 Snake Den Rd., Ringwood, NJ 07456

Available spots

Detailed Description:

NOTE: NO DOGS ALLOWED during the course, even though this is a course on dog CPR, dog first aid, and hiking with dogs. For a variety of reasons, we can't have everyone bring their dogs, so we use dog manikins to practice. Unfortunately, dogs are not invincible, even if it may seem that way at times. Dogs get sick. Dogs get hurt. Dogs have accidents. Dogs get lost. Dogs can have good days and bad days just like we can! If you hike with your dog, hike with other people who have dogs, or just want the knowledge and skills to help any dog at any time, then this course will prepare you. Taught by Laura Kendall, with over 35 years of experience as a paramedic and a published author on pet first aid, and Amanda Amabile, TrailBound instructor and experienced dog hiking enthusiast. Highlights from this course include: • Recommended vaccines and preventative measures • First aid kit - additional items to include for dogs • Dog CPR • Dog choking • Improvised muzzle application • Paw injuries • Splinting • Improvised tourniquets • Wound packing • Porcupine quills • Dog Bite and other bite wounds • Snake bites • Plants toxic to dogs • Hypothermia • Heat exhaustion & heat stroke • Water & water treatment • Bloat • GPS tracking • Dog gear - packs, leashes/harnesses, boots, bowls, rescue harnesses • Resources for dog search and rescue • Trip planning - local dog resources • Providing a dog-care report to a vet Plenty of knowledge and hands-on practice to walk away confident you can handle whatever happens with your dog in the woods! Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.

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