Practical canine first aid

Training pathways

Choose the responsibility, not just the nearest course.

Each CRA route is shaped around who you are responsible for, where incidents could happen and what you need to do before veterinary care takes over.

Instructor overseeing distinct practical canine first-aid learning stations

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Clear detail before you book.

Every page explains the intended audience, practical outcomes, syllabus, format and the evidence still required before a qualification claim is made.

01

For dog owners and families

Dog Owner First Aid

Calm, hands-on preparation for common canine emergencies at home, in the car and out walking.

  • Assess the scene and protect yourself before approaching
  • Recognise when a dog needs urgent veterinary attention
  • Practise CPR, choking response and safe positioning
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02

For people responsible for clients’ dogs

Professional First Aid

An extended practical route for people whose work creates a professional duty of care around dogs.

  • Use a structured primary and secondary assessment
  • Respond within the limits of non-veterinary first aid
  • Practise CPR, bandaging and emergency movement
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03

For security, detection and operational handlers

Working Dog First Aid

Role-relevant preparation for handlers working at distance, under pressure and in demanding environments.

  • Carry out a rapid field assessment
  • Control serious bleeding with appropriate equipment
  • Plan extraction, movement and veterinary transfer
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04

For businesses, rescues and organisations

On-Site Team Training

Bring practical canine emergency training to your own venue, policies, equipment and team risks.

  • Train the whole team to use the same response sequence
  • Practise with the equipment and environment used at work
  • Identify gaps in kits, escalation and record keeping
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Owner

My own dog

Everyday preparation, essential emergencies and knowing when to call the vet.

Professional

Clients’ dogs

Duty of care, workplace scenarios, records and team procedures.

Operational

Working dogs

Field risks, severe bleeding, environment, extraction and veterinary transfer.

Organisation

My whole team

Private delivery at your venue, shaped around your equipment and risks.

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Start with your role and we will point you to the most relevant route without forcing every learner into the same course.