K9 First Aid & CPR Emergency Training
BE PREPARED. GET TRAINED. SAVE YOUR K9's LIFE!
Courses:
- K9 First Aid/CPR and Disaster Response
- K9 Wilderness Emergency Care
- Pet First Aid & CPR for Youth
- Pet First Aid & CPR for Pet Care Professionals
- Pet First Aid & CPR for First Responders
- Dog Attack and Bite Prevention
Course Descriptions:
K9 First Aid / CPR and Disaster Response
This course is designed for the pet owners, dog sport enthusiasts, animal rescue workers, pet care professionals, first responders and municipal employees with the necessary information and emergency medical skills to stabilize and transport an injured animal until professional veterinarian care is available. This course will give YOU the Confidence and basic emergency skills needed to Save a Pets Life.
Duration: 4.5 Hours
Bring: Notebook, Pencil/Pen, snack, drink
Tuition: $65
Note: Please DO NOT bring your dog/cat to class
Service Dogs and their handlers are always welcome.
Please contact our office if you plan on bringing your service dog.
Topics:
- Preventing Emergencies
- Pet First Aid Kits
- Preparing for Disasters
- Emergency Muzzling and Restraint Techniques
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Pet CPR
- Choking
- Injured Pet Transport/Moving
- Bleeding Control Techniques
- Shock Management
- Scene Safety/Hazard Mitigation
- Medical Emergencies
- Poisoning Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
- Removing a Dog from a Trap / Medical Treatment
- Traveling and Outdoors Adventures
Students will be provided with a "Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide" workbook. Upon Successful completion of the class the student will receive a digital Certificate of Completion (valid for 2 years).
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K9 Wilderness Emergency Care
Our K9 Wilderness Emergency First Aid and CPR course is specifically designed for the Montana outdoor enthusiast who likes to share their outdoor adventures and activities with their dog, and where access to veterinary care is delayed or communications is limited.
The course focuses on K9 Emergency Medical Assessment and Immediate Field Treatment. You will learn the necessary emergency first aid and CPR skills for injuries and illnesses common in the Montana outdoors and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.
This class is highly interactive with hands-on scenarios based on "real world" emergency situations.
Duration: 8 Hours
Tuition: $135
Bring: Notebook, Pen/Pencil/Highlighter, Bag Lunch, Snacks, Drinks
Note: Please DO NOT bring your dog to class.
Service Dogs and their handlers are always welcome.
Please contact our office if you plan on bringing your Service Dog.
Topics:
- Survival Mindset for K9 Emergency Field Care
- K9 Basic Emergency First Aid
- CPR / Rescue Breathing
- K9 Assessment System
- K9 First Aid Kits
- Muzzling / Restraints / Carries
- Emergency Trauma Care
- Bleeding Control / Bandaging
- Shock
- Choking
- Fractures / Splinting
- Impalement Injuries
- Paw and Pad Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Gunshot Wounds
- Dog Bites / Wild Animal Encounters
- Montana Toxic Plants
- Hypothermia / Frostbite/ Hyperthermia
- Environmental Emergencies
- Snake Bite Prevention / Bites
- OTC K9 Medications
- Packaging / Transport of Injured Pets
- Spinal Injury Assessment / Protection
- Improvising an Emergency Stretcher
- Removing a Dog from a Trap / Medical Care
- Emergency Scenarios
Upon Successful Completion Students will receive a Certificate of Completion (valid for 2 years).
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Pet First Aid & CPR for Youth
This course has been specifically developed for youth age 8 to 14 years of age to learn the necessary Pet First Aid and CPR skills and techniques to help save a pet in an emergency situation. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their child.
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Tuition: $25
Bring: Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Note: Please DO NOT bring your dog/cat to class.
Service Dogs and their handlers are always welcome.
Please contact our office if you plan on bringing your service dog.
Topics:
- Creating a First Aid Kit
- First Aid for Animal Bites
- Basic First Aid/CPR for Pets
- At Scene Handling of an Injured Pet
- Wound Care / Bandaging Techniques
- Emergency Muzzling for pets
- Removing a Dog from a Trap / Medical Treatment
- Safe Transportation for Injured Pets
Upon Successful completion Students will receive a Certificate of Completion (valid for 2 years).
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K9 First Aid/CPR for Pet Care Professionals
This course has been specifically developed for the working environment of the K9 Care Professional. Pet Care Professionals include: groomers, pet day care, pet sitter/walker, veterinary staff and animal rescue workers and volunteers.
Duration: 4.5 Hours
Tuition: $85
Bring: Notebook, Pen/Pencil, snack, drink
Note: Please DO NOT bring your dog/cat to class.
Service Dogs and their handlers are always welcome.
Please contact our office if you plan on bringing your service dog.
Topics:
- K9 First Aid Kits
- K9 Emergency First Aid / CPR
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Choking Management
- Bleeding Control
- Seizures
- Impalement Injuries
- Shock Management
- Dog Bites / Wound Care
- Poisoning Emergencies
Students will be provided with a "Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide" workbook. Upon Successful completion of the class the student will receive a Certificate of Completion (valid for 2 years).
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K9 First Aid/CPR for First Responders
This course is specifically developed for First Responders. Those police, fire fighters, EMT's and animal rescue professionals that are the first responders to emergency and critical situations, accident and events.
Duration: 3 Hours
Tuition: $75
Bring: Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Note: Please DO NOT bring your dog/cat to class.
Service Dogs and their handlers are always welcome.
Please contact our office if you plan on bringing your service dog.
Topics:
- K9 First Aid Kits
- Injury Assessment
- Vital Sign Assessment
- K9 First Aid and CPR
- Emergency Muzzling and Restraint Techniques
- Bleeding Control
- Spinal Injury Assessment
- Medical Emergencies - Seizures, Bloat
- Poisoning Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
- Removing a Dog from a Trap / Medical Treatment
Upon Successful completion of the class the student will receive a Certificate of Completion (valid for 2 years).
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Register For A Class
Registration:
To enroll in a scheduled open enrollment course, please contact:
Office: (406) 885-0437
Email: info.MontanaK9Safety@gmail.com
All course tuition's must be PAID in FULL, at time of registration to reserve your seat in a class.
Seating is Limited ! Classes Fill Quickly !
Cancellation / Refund Policy:
All course tuition's are Non-Refundable.
In the event that you must cancel a scheduled class, please contact our office.
Montana K9 SAFETY reserves the right to cancel a class if the the class student minimum is not met. In this case, a student may request to receive a full refund or transfer tuition to another scheduled class within six (6) months.
Inclimate Weather Policy:
We rarely cancel class due to inclement weather. If we're experiencing a significant weather event (snow, ice, wildfires, etc.), we will make every effort to contact participants at least an hour and a half prior to class start time in the event that we have to cancel class.
Questions about your training class?
Call our office 406-885-0437. See You In Class!
Tick Advise
TICK TIME IN MONTANA
A dog in the wrong place at the wrong time can be bit by dozens or even hundreds of ticks. Deer ticks go through three stages of life (larva, nymph, and adult), and feed only once in each of these stages; a blood meal ends each stage.
Larval ticks dine on mice and other small rodents, but nymphs and adults are a threat to dogs.
Because they are small and their bites don’t itch, ticks are easily overlooked, especially adult deer ticks and the nymphs of any species. Ticks prefer warm, moist conditions, so double-check under collars and around ears. If you aren’t sure what a lump or bump is, inspect it with a magnifying glass. Warts, similar skin growths, and nipples can feel like feeding ticks.
Be careful when removing a tick to grasp it with tweezers firmly at the head, as close to the dog’s skin as possible, and slowly pull straight back. Never twist, press, burn, or apply irritating substances like kerosene to an attached tick because doing so can cause the parasite to expel the contents of its digestive tract, creating an unwanted hypodermic effect.
Three-percent hydrogen peroxide, the common disinfectant, is recommended for tick bites because the oxygen it contains destroys the Lyme disease bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide can be liberally poured over bites on light-haired dogs (keep away from eyes and apply directly to the skin) but because it’s a bleach, this method is not recommended for black or dark-haired dogs.
Using an eyedropper to apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the bite helps prevent unwanted bleaching.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY ?
In The Field
Do You know what to do if Your Dog Gets Quilled By A Porcupine ?
Quills have very tiny one-way barbs along their shaft. This makes it very easy for quills to keep moving inward and very difficult to pull them out. Quills may puncture through skin and muscle to enter body cavities and even organs, Quills can also cause infection and abscesses.
Animal Bite Statistics
Did You Know . . .
Approximately 5 million people are bitten by animals in the U.S. each year. Half of those bitten by animals are children. About a dozen people die each year from dog attacks. half of all cat bites become infected. 77% of biting dogs belong to victims's family or friends. 61% of animal bites happen at home.
Transporting an Injured Pet
Do You Know How To Transport an Injured Dog ?
If a dog is injured, handle the dog gently and minimally as you transport it to the vet. If they are still mobile, get them to lay down however they are comfortable and stay, ideally in a carrier or crate. Carry dogs that are significantly injured on a stiff, firm surface, and do everything you can to immobilize whatever parts of the dog's body that may be injured.
Pet first aid kit
Putting Together Your Pet's First Aid Kit
Just as we keep a First Aid Kit handy for the humans in our household, we should put one together for our animal companions in case of an emergency.
First aid is the emergency help you give to an animal that is injured or has become suddenly ill. Combining commonsense, first aid skills and available materials, you’ll be able to prevent conditions from worsening, promote recovery and even save a life.
Keep in mind, however, that you are providing, especially in more serious incidents, temporary measures that will sustain the animal until you transport him or her to the veterinarian for clinical attention. (By the way, keep your veterinarian’s phone number near your phone.)
Of course, it behooves us as their human companions to protect our loved ones from hazardous situations as much as we possibly can. Just as we keep a first aid kit handy for the humans in our household, we should put together items that we may need for helping our animal companions in an emergency. Here’s a look at some recommended options:
- 6' slip lead
- Muzzle
- Disposable Latex Gloves
- Mylar Emergency Blanket
- 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 Gauze Pads
- 2", 3" Roll Gauze
- 2"x3", 3"x4" Non-Stick Pads
- Triangular Bandage
- 2", 3" Gauze Roll
- Cotton Swabs
- Adhesive Medical Tape
- Vet Wrap
- Tweezers
- Styptic Pen/Powder
- Antihistamine
- Wound Spray
- Alcohol pads
- Iodine Pads
- Saline Solution
- Instant Cold/Hot Packs
- Plastic Syringe
- Bandage Scissors
- Multi -Tool
- Penlight/Flashlight
- Marker Pen
- Para Cord
- Plastic Bags
- Elizabethan Collar
- Rectal thermometer (and water-soluble lubricant)
- 3% hydrogen peroxide spray for cleaning wounds
- additional items depending on needs
Cautionary Note: Animals who are frightened and in pain may act unpredictably – even those who are usually friendly. To protect yourself from a cat’s sharp claws, wrap him in a towel or jacket , and wear thick gloves. Avoid a dog’s teeth by using a commercial muzzle or wrapping a scarf around the nose and under the chin, then tying it behind the ears.
There’s no such thing as the perfect first aid kit, so you should consider your needs, including the length of your trip, the size of your group, and where you will be traveling, and then build a kit that meets them.
You should never pack anything in a first aid kit that you don’t know how to use. It’s wise to go through each item and familiarize yourself with how to use each item before going into the backcountry. And consider taking a K9 Wilderness First Aid Course to learn even more about how to use first aid kit supplies to manage common outdoor injuries and illnesses.
“You should never pack anything in a first aid kit that you don’t know how to use. It’s wise to go through each item and familiarize yourself with how to use each item before going into the backcountry.” — Sarah Buer, “27 Considerations for a Wilderness First Aid Kit“, NOLS 2016, updated 2018
Learn To Save Your Pets Life !
For course information and to register for a class contact:
Montana K9 SAFETY
(406) 885-0437
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Do You know how to help your pet in an EMERGENCY ?
Do YOU know what to do?
Be Prepared. Get Trained. SAVE YOUR PETS LIFE!
Do YOU know what to do?
Would YOU know what to do if your dog suddenly choked on a bone? If your pet ate a toxic substance, like chocolate? Do YOU have a plan in the event you need to evacuate your family from your home?
Hiking with your dog.
Be Prepared. Get Trained. SAVE YOUR PETS LIFE!
Do YOU know what to do?
Most dogs love exploring the outdoors with their humans, but an intensive hike is a lot more demanding than a walk around the neighborhood or a visit to the dog park. If YOU are planning a backcountry hike with your dog, know how to keep his safety and comfort in mind. But it requires dedicated preparation to ensure the experience is safe and enjoyable for your dog,
Be Prepared. Get Trained. SAVE YOUR PETS LIFE!
Be Prepared. Get Trained. SAVE YOUR PETS LIFE!
Be Prepared. Get Trained. SAVE YOUR PETS LIFE!
Montana K9 SAFETY training will give YOU the CONFIDENCE and Emergency First Aid skills needed to Save a Life of your pet!
REGISTER FOR A CLASS
Open Enrollment Classes
To enroll in a scheduled class or learn more, contact:
Montana K9 SAFETY
(406) 885-0437
Email:
info.MontanaK9Safety@gmail.com
Host a Class
Let Us Bring The Training To You .
Becoming an Official Host Training Site requires your organization/agency to provide suitable training areas and projection support. These requirements differ from course to course and we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared to support each requirement.
There is no hosting fee however, we rely heavily on our hosts to actively market their program to other agencies, organizations or groups in their area via fax, email, flyers, or other resources. We will handle all registrations, accounting, paperwork, local and state level marketing.
Hosting Toolkit
Montana K9 SAFETY relies heavily on our hosts to ensure each course is made available to all local agencies. While we have tremendous reach via our online presence and marketing practices we have learned that the majority of our participants learn about training opportunities through local marketing efforts. If there is anything we can do to help a host promote a course locally we’re here to help.
Best Practices for Hosting a Class
Here are some of the best practices we’ve seen leveraged by host POCs (Point of Contact) to help fill training courses:
- Leverage networks. Our Host POCs know much more about the local area than we ever will. When POCs reach out to other agencies, organizations and groups directly and share training flyers we find that registration rates improve. This is even more effective when our POC calls other agencies directly.
- Use Internal Communications Tools. Most agencies have a standardized way of publicizing training opportunities to their members. When these are used registrations increase.
- Use inter-departmental communications. This differs from state to state. Many agencies have the ability to share training opportunities over an internal state-wide network. We have found that when Host POCs take advantage of these systems registrations improve.
- Use social media. This works really well in some cases. Montana K9 SAFETY has a presence on Facebook. When our host POCs use their personal reach to promote training registration rates improve.
- Stay up-to-date: We’ll send each host a weekly update that includes a current roster of participants. Our hosts typically know the influencers in local agencies and can use the roster to determine which organizations have enrolled personnel and which agencies they should promote the course to.
How We Promote Your Class
We try to market training in as many different ways as possible from large platforms such as www.MontanaK9Safety.com
to guerrilla tactics such as posting in Facebook groups.
- Montanapets.org. This is a powerful training advertising platform that promotes courses in a wide array of websites.
- Constant Contact. Our schedule is mailed at least twice per-month to nearly 8,500 contacts throughout the U.S.. But we also do localized announcements and interest based marketing to our mailing lists as well.
- Social Media. We promote our schedule about twice per week on all of our social media platforms and routinely highlight courses and training opportunities in posts throughout the month.
- Word of mouth. Our instructor network consists of nearly 25 instructors all across the state. We send our schedule to our instructors and ask that they use the same best practices we’ve highlighted above.
- This Website. Our website has thousands of visits each month. We optimize for search engines to find courses more effectively and continuously work to improve this platform to make it more user friendly.
How Can We Help?
A scheduled and conducted course is beneficial to everyone involved. Each participant gets world-class training from our team of highly skilled and experienced trainers.
We are here to help. If you need help and ideas for promoting your course please reach out to our Training Director at:
Office: (406) 885-0437
Email: info.MontanaK9Safety@gmail.com
Special Discounts
Special Discounts to Agencies, Groups and Organizations are available.
The More Humans We Train . . .
The More Paws We Can SAVE !
veteran and first responder discounts
We Salute Our Veterans and First Responders !
We offer special discounts to our Veterans.
Service Dogs and their Handlers are Always Welcome !
Disclaimer:
Disclaimer : Montana K9 Safety training courses are not intended to replace veterinary medical care in the event of an emergency or regularly scheduled care and checkup. Please consult your primary veterinary medical care provider for guidance regarding your pet's health.
Please note to ensure that you fully understand that any of Montana K9 Safety's courses will not qualify you in veterinary practice or surgery or in the proper diagnosis of animal sickness, illness or disease and no claim is being made that having undertook any course you will be able to carry out any techniques or operations satisfactory on any animals either privately or as a business and this includes with your own or others animals. These courses are strictly for personal interest, precautions, self development purposes and personal knowledge. We cannot guarantee or ensure that anyone who would take these courses would be up to ANY satisfactory standard to work on anyone’s animals or carry out any proper first aid. These courses are purely to provide you with knowledge on canine first aid at the sole purpose of being able to better deal with any unsuspecting situations that may arise privately. This Company/course provider will not accept any consequence or blame for incorrect treatments or diagnosis that may be carried out or any techniques that are taught within these courses.