Practical canine first aid

CRA resource centre

Clear references for before, during and after training.

Concise preparation and response information that supports learning without replacing veterinary advice.

Canine first-aid preparation desk with controlled resources and practical equipment
Guide4 min read

The First Five Minutes of a Canine Emergency

A calm sequence for safety, assessment, veterinary contact and transport planning.

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Checklist3 min read

Canine First Aid Kit Checklist

Build a kit around where you go, the dogs you care for and what you are trained to use.

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Field reference5 min read

Working-Dog Field Readiness

Five checks for handlers operating away from immediate veterinary support.

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Guide4 min read

Heat Illness: Recognise, Cool, Call

Recognise concerning signs early and start a veterinary-led response without delay.

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Emergency reference guides

Calm, action-led references with an urgent veterinary boundary.

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Downloads and handouts

Controlled learner material, checklists and print references.

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CRA journal

Training design, equipment and academy standards explained.

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Emergency?

If a dog is collapsed, struggling to breathe, bleeding severely, fitting, badly injured, overheated or may have been poisoned, contact a veterinary practice immediately. Use online information only while arranging professional help.

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References support practice. They do not replace it.

Choose practical training for the skills you may need to perform under pressure.