Accidents can happen quickly; this course will prepare you to be better able to respond to unexpected accidents, keeping your dog and you safe in the process.
You’ll learn to understand and check your dog’s vital signs and care for them in emergency situations including wounds, seizures, bleeding, poisoning and choking and
much more.
• Learn preventative care for your dog to keep them healthy
• Create awareness of dog issues.
• Be prepared for the most common dog emergencies.
About the Trainers
Narelle’s career has always focused on consumer advocacy, financial counselling, education and training. At the same time, she volunteered as a dog instructor at a local dog club which has enabled her to add value to the dog community. Currently, she provides individual private dog training and dog nanny services. Her work includes dog training, scent work, separation anxiety, leash management, and problem-solving to name a few.
Narelle’s expertise in education enhances her ability to communicate effectively with dog owners, making her a great asset in our training programs.
Julie brings many years of experience as a registered nurse and midwife specialising in emergency and trauma care. Alongside her medical career, she has competed in dog conformation and has been a Golden Retriever breeder for 15 years.
Julie is actively involved in dog instructing at a local dog club and participates in large dog walking groups, where she assists owners to manage dog behavioural issues. Her dual passion for healthcare and animal care makes her an invaluable resource for dog owners.
By the end of this workshop you will have learnt how to:
• Keep your dog healthy with preventive care
• Locate a dog’s body parts, apply first aid and CPR
• Check your dog’s vital signs
• Be prepared for the most common pet emergencies.
• Respond to critical emergencies including:
• Restraining and muzzling for safety reasons
• Coronary Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Wounds and bleeding management
• Choking
• Seizures
• Poisoning
• Insect bites and stings
• Fractures and other injuries
• Heat exposure, burns and scalds and so much more!
This course is delivered in one session.
Below are our available intakes to the Canine First Aid. Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form
Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
Canine First Aid - Sat 9AM - 12.30PM Trainer: Narelle Brown & Julie Quinn | 23 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NBMC Brookvale Campus | 14 | $154.00 | |
Canine First Aid - Sat 9AM - 12.30PM Trainer: Narelle Brown & Julie Quinn | 20 September 2025 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NBMC Brookvale Campus | 8 | $154.00 |
If you have any questions related to the Canine First Aid please enquire here. Alternatively you can email one of our course-cordinators here
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