Dogsafe Canine First Aid

JUNE 1, 2020 UPDATE - Dogsafe online courses are open. Dogsafe online store is open although some products may be unavailable and some deliveries may be delayed. Some Dogsafe Authorized Instructors may be re-opening in-person classes according to their provincial/state/federal health guidelines, please check with the instructor directly for further details. ** Please see our Coronavirus covid-19 Updates web page for more details and updates.** https://www.dogsafe.ca/coronavir...us.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 26, 2020 UPDATE - All Dogsafe in-person courses continue to be cancelled until further notice. Dogsafe online courses are still open: https://www.dogsafe.ca/elearning-dogsafe-101.html Our Dogsafe online store has now stopped shipping physical products but any digital download products are still available for purchase. ** Please see our Coronavirus covid-19 Updates web page for more details and current updates. ** https://www.dogsafe.ca/coronavirus.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 17, 2020 - We are monitoring the ongoing recommendations from both the US Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, and and this time, both Canadian and American Dogsafe Canine First Aid Authorized Instructors have been recommended to cancel or postpone their in-person courses or presentations until at least May 15, 2020, when the situation will be re-assessed. Our Dogsafe 101 online course is still open for registrations: https://www.dogsafe.ca/elearning-dogsafe-101.html Be safe. Stay healthy. Be kind and help your neighbours. <3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need current info on COVID-19? Canadian source: https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.ht USA source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergen/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 About pets/BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca//disease/covid-19/about-covid-19/pets

We're working on things behind the scenes so we're taking a pause from social media for a while .... but we're always available at the office via phone 250-325-0855 or email [email protected]! Want to register for an in-person Dogsafe course? Find your Instructor here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/find-a-course.html Want to register for eLearning? You can do that here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/elearning.html Have fun, be safe, and enjoy your dogs every day!!! <3

Were working on things behind the scenes so were taking a pause from social media for a while .... but were always available at the office via phone 250-325-0855 or email [email protected]! Want to register for an in-person Dogsafe course? Find your Instructor here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/find-a-course.html Want to register for eLearning? You can do that here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/elearning.html Have fun, be safe, and enjoy your dogs every day!!! <3

VIDEO: Our Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Dogs Health, Wellness and First Aid get you calm. Available in downloadable/printable PDF (save shipping and no waiting), inside pages only (to save shipping) or full kit with binder, dividers and pocket (easy, done!). Details here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-journal.html

VIDEO: Our Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Dog's Health, Wellness and First Aid get you calm. Available in downloadable/printable PDF (save shipping and no waiting), inside pages only (to save shipping) or full kit with binder, dividers and pocket (easy, done!). Details here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-journal.html

Yes, we are all about canine first aid... but at our heart its all about connection with our dogs. <3

Yes, we are all about canine first aid... but at our heart it's all about connection with our dogs. <3

FREE DOWNLOAD. My Dog Is Chillin At Home poster for your vehicle. Lead by example! Download: https://bit.ly/31nWG6S Info Video: https://bit.ly/2wFFiw5

FREE DOWNLOAD. My Dog Is Chillin' At Home poster for your vehicle. Lead by example! Download: https://bit.ly/31nWG6S Info Video: https://bit.ly/2wFFiw5

FREE DOWNLOAD: Will Your Dog Be Cool Enough poster for businesses: https://bit.ly/2QOx8e2 Info Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRqnc8ndhfg

We're in the middle of the International Canine Heatstroke Awareness Week til June 9 ... free downloads, free tools, free posters, free apps... all the tools you need to be ready, and then just forget about them and go have fun with your dog .... don't worry, you'll be ready. <3 Dogsafe's Heatstroke Awareness & Responder Network Info: https://www.dogsafe.ca/heatstroke-responder.html 1. Dogsafe Dog in a Hot Car Responder Android App: https://bit.ly/2ayrSbv 2. Dog in a Hot Car ...Responder Checklist: https://bit.ly/2q0JvZ9 3. My Dog is Chillin' at Home Poster: https://bit.ly/31nWG6S 4. Will Your Dog Be Cool Enough poster for businesses: https://bit.ly/2QOx8e2 5. Report Form for businesses: https://bit.ly/31h5Hyj 6. Dogsafe Heatstroke Awareness & Responder Network YouTube video: https://bit.ly/2Wjko03 See more

Were in the middle of the International Canine Heatstroke Awareness Week til June 9 ... free downloads, free tools, free posters, free apps... all the tools you need to be ready, and then just forget about them and go have fun with your dog .... dont worry, youll be ready. <3 Dogsafes Heatstroke Awareness & Responder Network Info: https://www.dogsafe.ca/heatstroke-responder.html 1. Dogsafe Dog in a Hot Car Responder Android App: https://bit.ly/2ayrSbv 2. Dog in a Hot Car ...Responder Checklist: https://bit.ly/2q0JvZ9 3. My Dog is Chillin at Home Poster: https://bit.ly/31nWG6S 4. Will Your Dog Be Cool Enough poster for businesses: https://bit.ly/2QOx8e2 5. Report Form for businesses: https://bit.ly/31h5Hyj 6. Dogsafe Heatstroke Awareness & Responder Network YouTube video: https://bit.ly/2Wjko03 See more

"By partnering with Dogsafe, we hope to spread information throughout the North Cowichan and Duncan areas to people who may come across these animals in distress," said Inspector Chris Bear, Officer-in-Charge of the North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP Detachment. A special thank you to the Cowichan Community Policing and Crime Prevention office who has supported our community project for years -- we appreciate you! http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action More downloads available here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/heatstroke-responder.html

Chilliwack, BC dog lovers! join Dogsafe Instructor Laurie McPhee of K9ABCs and her wonderful demo dog Quincy for a late summer Dogsafe 101 class Sunday, Aug 25, 2019. Details and register at http://www.k9abcs.com/dogsafe-classes.html

"I thought, what are the chances of you answering the phone if I call, and here you are!" -- current Dogsafe 101 eLearning student. HA! Yep! We're here for you! I designed the eLearning so we can reach places where there isn't a Dogsafe Instructor, but I want to always be available for questions... email or ol' school by phone too! Attended an in-person class or eLearning course and have a question 3 months later? Call your Dogsafe Instructor...we're here for you! Join us: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-101.html

I got to use our new Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Dog's Health, Wellness and First Aid these past two months during Lucy's cruciate injury, knee surgery and recovery.... and I love this thing! Yes, it totally helped keep track of injury signs, surgery notes, veterinary meetings, vital signs post-surgery, icing incision site, warming muscles, range of motions exercises, time/duration of walks and so much more. BUT, what it mostly helped with ... is mak...ing calm out of chaos. It helped me feel in control when things were not in control. Injuries and surgery are definitely disruptive for your dog, and they are disruptive for the human too. Everything drops into chaos! We manage of course, it's what's we do for our dogs, but hey, I'll take any help to alleviate the chaos, and the Dogsafe Journal did it. <3 :) More info on the Dog Journal, Cat Journal and our new PDF...instant download so you can print it yourself: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-journal.html See more

Prevention. Prevention. Prevention. Time to review the pre-flight checklist! Wow. PS. has a happy ending. :) https://youtu.be/J_8mdH20qTQ

I got to use our new Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Dogs Health, Wellness and First Aid these past two months during Lucys cruciate injury, knee surgery and recovery.... and I love this thing! Yes, it totally helped keep track of injury signs, surgery notes, veterinary meetings, vital signs post-surgery, icing incision site, warming muscles, range of motions exercises, time/duration of walks and so much more. BUT, what it mostly helped with ... is mak...ing calm out of chaos. It helped me feel in control when things were not in control. Injuries and surgery are definitely disruptive for your dog, and they are disruptive for the human too. Everything drops into chaos! We manage of course, its whats we do for our dogs, but hey, Ill take any help to alleviate the chaos, and the Dogsafe Journal did it. <3 :) More info on the Dog Journal, Cat Journal and our new PDF...instant download so you can print it yourself: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-journal.html See more

I get SO excited about small things when it comes to prevention or preparedness: here's how to get ready to respond to a poisoning situation (or inducing vomiting of other things sometimes) in advance by measuring out a dose of hydrogen peroxide in advance -- using a liquid medicine bottle!

Besides our network of talented Dogsafe Authorized Instructors who offer in-person courses in select cities, our Dogsafe eLearning gets to reach dog lovers even further afar and so thrilled to have our first Dogsafe Certified dog professional in Uruguay!! How cool is that!?! Congratulations Pierinna of DogFam Sicolgoia Canina!

I get SO excited about small things when it comes to prevention or preparedness: heres how to get ready to respond to a poisoning situation (or inducing vomiting of other things sometimes) in advance by measuring out a dose of hydrogen peroxide in advance -- using a liquid medicine bottle!

Joy to your Earth Day from all of us at Dogsafe Canine First Aid. <3

Dogsafe Mini Tip: Do you have a ramp for your dog for just-in-case scenarios? Is your dog hesitant to walk on it? Maybe change the texture!

Good reminders if you hike with your dog: https://www.backpacker.com//how-to-keep-your-dog-and-yours

Dogsafe Demo Dog Lucy's cruciate ligament post-surgery rehab... of the belly rub kind:

Dogsafe Demo Dog Lucys cruciate ligament post-surgery rehab... of the belly rub kind:

It's been two weeks since Lucy had her cruciate ligament surgery and the rehab continues.... after 2 weeks of only going outside for bathroom breaks, we're now up to a 5 minute walk, twice a day. We're so used to going 3 and 4 hours and more! But....it's the small moments. The tiny moments of togetherness that are cherished. The long hikes will happen when they happen and for now, I'm just so grateful that she is here sharing her life with me. So today....today we settled on watching the sunrise in a most beautiful spot. A 2.5 minute walk from the car to the beach, where we snuggled on the logs and watched a new day start. Then walked 2.5 minutes back to the car where she walked up the ramp and settled inside for the ride home. I think we'll come again tomorrow.

Its been two weeks since Lucy had her cruciate ligament surgery and the rehab continues.... after 2 weeks of only going outside for bathroom breaks, were now up to a 5 minute walk, twice a day. Were so used to going 3 and 4 hours and more! But....its the small moments. The tiny moments of togetherness that are cherished. The long hikes will happen when they happen and for now, Im just so grateful that she is here sharing her life with me. So today....today we settled on watching the sunrise in a most beautiful spot. A 2.5 minute walk from the car to the beach, where we snuggled on the logs and watched a new day start. Then walked 2.5 minutes back to the car where she walked up the ramp and settled inside for the ride home. I think well come again tomorrow.

We mourn the loss of one of our Dogsafe Demo Dogs .... Spirit .... who shared her life with Dogsafe Authorized Instructor Susan Ayotte. Most, if not all of us, know the pain of losing our 4-legged family members. Please send Susan some love & hugs by clicking that <3 Heart button <3 .... and then go hug your own dogs. <3 In Susan's words: "Spirit died in my arms today with the three people that brought her home and loved her so much surrounding her. Words can not describe t...he pain we feel. She was on amazing dog, with the strength of an army and heart of gold! She ended up in the wrong hands before we got her at a year old, she had puppies before a year old too, she also had seizures, which lead me to research seizures and because of that she had not had one in 5 years. She was attacked by a dog and almost lost her back limb and also had cancer twice and beat it! Spirit worked side by side with me, not only with dog grooming but she was my Dogsafe demo dog and she did the job well. How many dogs she may have saved by teaching their owners what to do. This dog touched so many hearts, everyone that met her always said there was just something about her. I am so blessed to have had her in my life. May she run free, with my Mom and Dad and all our family dogs!" See more

BC Lower Mainland dog lovers: want a rare weekday Dogsafe 101 course? Register for a Monday April 29 class at Cedar Valley K9 in Pitt Meadows. https://www.cedarvalleyk9.ca/pages/dogsafe-training

Had a super great time as a guest on the The Family Dog podcast with Hosts Julie Fudge Smith CPDT-KA and Colleen Pelar CPDT-KA. Our episode #91, Canine First Aid-What You Need to Know is now available, is now up on Google Play or iTunes: Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/D6o63j4ei6qapbkyhorcsagxpym Apple iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com//your-family-dog-pod/id1163178672

This is Leo Love... a newly adopted adult cat to a long-time supporter of Dogsafe and the first Dogsafe Demo Cat who will be appearing in our Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Cat's Health Wellness and First Aid! Our cat version of our Dogsafe Journal will be available for pre-order next week, stay tuned!

Pitt Meadows, BC and area dog lovers!! Join Dogsafe Authorized Instructor extraordinaire Gail Radtke on March 25, 2019 for her next Dogsafe 101 course. Details here: https://www.cedarvalleyk9.ca/pages/dogsafe-training

Vancouver Pet Lovers Show this weekend! Dogsafe Authorized Instructor, Laurie McPhee of K9ABCs and her Dogsafe Demo Dog Quincy, will be there with a booth and also presenting seminars on canine first aid and hiking with your dog. More info here: http://www.petlovershow.ca/pet-show-seminars.php

Excellent visual for what Gastric Dilatation Voluvlus (GDV) looks like ... commonly referred to as stomach torsion or bloat. Thanks to Dogsafe Authorized Instructor Laurie Wright, for sharing. Check out her and Kyla Hillard's upcoming Dogsafe 101 class on Feb 16, 2019 in Duncan BC. Info/register here: https://www.dogsdigit.ca/dogsafe

{1.5 mins video} INTRODUCING our new Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Dog's Health, Wellness and First Aid ... Ohhhhhh I'm SO excited about these!!! Well, I'm excited, Lucy looks bored haha. :) No more lost veterinary receipts, scraps of paper with vital signs jotted down, forgotten questions to ask the veterinarian, or half-notes about that limp, allergy or change in food. Our new Journal is 82 pages of easy-to-fill-in charts, tracker forms and dog diagrams to draw on -- it will help you help your dog -- and wherever your dog goes for care, the Journal goes too. Easy. Find out more and order here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-journal.html

"Thank you so much for the most thorough and comprehensive course on canine first aid that I have ever had the privilege to attend. Your personal instruction was easy to follow, you shared your knowledge well and Ty's help was invaluable. I feel that we all benefited from your teaching method and had lots of fun!!" -- a Dogsafe graduate raved about Dogsafe Authorized Instructor, Robyn Andexser of Best Paw Forward in her class last Saturday. Yeah Robyn and Ty! Next class in Nanaimo is Sat Feb 23, 2019, info here: http://bestpaw.ca/dogsafe/

All this rain....it's SO slippery out there. Play safe! #BeDogsafe

{1.5 mins video} INTRODUCING our new Dogsafe Journal: The Ultimate Resource to Record Your Dogs Health, Wellness and First Aid ... Ohhhhhh Im SO excited about these!!! Well, Im excited, Lucy looks bored haha. :) No more lost veterinary receipts, scraps of paper with vital signs jotted down, forgotten questions to ask the veterinarian, or half-notes about that limp, allergy or change in food. Our new Journal is 82 pages of easy-to-fill-in charts, tracker forms and dog diagrams to draw on -- it will help you help your dog -- and wherever your dog goes for care, the Journal goes too. Easy. Find out more and order here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-journal.html

A Christmas note: We had a crazy winter storm blow through Dogsafe's Head Office last Thurs Dec 20 and our power, water, phone and cell coverage were all knocked out for five days ... and during that time, Google disabled our main [email protected] email account due to potential "suspicious activity". But ... we ARE still here and thank you for your patience as we sort that out and catch up with business when we can. In the meantime, please have a very Merry Christmas with your 2-legged and 4-legged family members and we'll see you all again in the new year! PS. that's my Dogsafe Demo Dog Lucy and yes, she likes wearing bows on her head and will leave it there for hours....she keeps me laughing! -- Michelle Sevigny, founder

Happy 12th birthday to Dogsafe Canine First Aid Authorized Instructor Nina Houghton's lovely Demo Dog Extraordinaire.... DAISY!!!

All this rain....its SO slippery out there. Play safe! #BeDogsafe

Do you own a business that only uses pet safe ice melter? Tell the world by displaying a poster and teach by example! Free poster download here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/winter-paws-awareness.html

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful summer and autumn... we've enjoyed having new students in Dogsafe 101 courses and shipping out Dogsafe kits, travel-size manuals and pet alert stickers all across Canada, USA and abroad. Thank you to all of you who are there for your dogs, with your hearts and your first aid skills if needed -- yeah! We'll be taking a two week break and will be offline until Monday Nov 19. You may still register for an in-person course by contacting a Dogsafe Authorized Instructor directly and you can find them here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/find-a-course.html Or you can still sign up for global eLearning as you get automatic access 24/7 and you can find info here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/elearning.html See you in a few weeks!

Puppies rescued ... thank you Search and Rescue!! And thank you to Dogsafe Instructor Robyn Andexser of Best Paw Forward for sharing. https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video

A Christmas note: We had a crazy winter storm blow through Dogsafes Head Office last Thurs Dec 20 and our power, water, phone and cell coverage were all knocked out for five days ... and during that time, Google disabled our main [email protected] email account due to potential "suspicious activity". But ... we ARE still here and thank you for your patience as we sort that out and catch up with business when we can. In the meantime, please have a very Merry Christmas with your 2-legged and 4-legged family members and well see you all again in the new year! PS. thats my Dogsafe Demo Dog Lucy and yes, she likes wearing bows on her head and will leave it there for hours....she keeps me laughing! -- Michelle Sevigny, founder

Halloween can be a time where dogs get spooked and bolt. Meant to get that engraved ID tag but havent yet? Clip on a temporary tag until you do...avail at pet stores, or hardware stores (key labels). Temp IDs also great for when pro pet sitters or friends are looking after your dog (use their cell).

Happy 12th birthday to Dogsafe Canine First Aid Authorized Instructor Nina Houghtons lovely Demo Dog Extraordinaire.... DAISY!!!

More safety reminders for Halloween ... have fun, be Dogsafe! https://www.dogsafe.ca//tricks-not-treats-halloween-safety

As of today, marijuana is legalized in Canada (and was previously made legal in some US states). Please be mindful for the safety of your dog(s)... "Common symptoms of marijuana toxicity include sedation/lethargy, dilated pupils or glassed over eyes, dazed expression, difficulty walking and vomiting." Full details in attached article: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com//marijuana-toxicity-pets/

You dont think they will slurp it, roll in it, or walk through it (and lick paws), but, you know, they're curious dogs! Prevention is best so be mindful of spills and have clean up supplies handy when working in the garage or yard. Need to respond to a poison scenario? Many factors will determine what action you take, join us in a Dogsafe 101 course for full details. https://www.dogsafe.ca/dogsafe-101.html

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful summer and autumn... weve enjoyed having new students in Dogsafe 101 courses and shipping out Dogsafe kits, travel-size manuals and pet alert stickers all across Canada, USA and abroad. Thank you to all of you who are there for your dogs, with your hearts and your first aid skills if needed -- yeah! Well be taking a two week break and will be offline until Monday Nov 19. You may still register for an in-person course by contacting a Dogsafe Authorized Instructor directly and you can find them here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/find-a-course.html Or you can still sign up for global eLearning as you get automatic access 24/7 and you can find info here: https://www.dogsafe.ca/elearning.html See you in a few weeks!