Lisa,
I decided to take Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Course because I was starting a dog walking business but now I would recommend it to anyone that has a pet at home. There was a lot of useful and life-saving information for your pets in the Walks ‘N’ Wags course. The instructor (Mike) was really thorough and was able to break down the information well. He also encouraged us to ask questions throughout. I feel much more confident now running a dog walking and pet sitting business, knowing that I would be able to react properly in an emergency situation
Laura Berthiaume
Owner, Walking Paws Toronto
Hey Lisa,
Just wanted to thank you again for the very informative pet first aid course today. We had a lot of fun, and definitely feel more confident and prepared when taking our dog out now!
Take care, Julie, Stephen and dog Milo.
Julie, Stephen and dog Milo
New Westminster, BC
Just wanted to let you know how thankful I am that I was able to take your pet first aid course. Not even half an hour ago, my oldest dog Cocoa was choking on a piece of food to the point where she passed out. I was honestly thinking that this might be the end. But because of how well you taught all the course information I knew exactly what to do and we were able to act quickly and save her life. So thank you for being such an amazing teacher and giving me the skills and knowledge I needed to keep one of our valued family members around for a little longer.
Thank you again! Bow Dog Canine Specialists
Brittney Brown
Bow Dog Canine Specialists Calgary, Alberta
I would like to thank you and your staff for developing such a useful course. It teaches you how to handle and solve difficult situations from imbedded objects to a minor cut. It’s the perfect course for animal lovers and those who work in the pet industry. I learned new things, met new people and dogs that were all kind-hearted and animal lovers like myself! I would also like to thank Ellis van Schuur for being a wonderful teacher. Hopefully I won’t have to use these skills much but I know what to do when necessary.
Miranda Small and Teco
Strathmore, AB
It feels like every few weeks something happens to a pet or a pet friend of ours that makes me completely grateful to have taken this course. Today, our Boston Terrier got stung in the chin by a bee and thanks to you, I knew exactly how to handle the situation. I honestly can’t thank you enough for all the times the information you taught me has come in handy. In situations where I normally would have been in a huge panic, I was able to leap into action safely and help my furry friends. I’ve flushed eyes, dressed wounds, and informed countless people on how to keep their pets happy and healthy. This course is worth my weight in gold!
Lisa Ricketts (Dexter and Winston)
Burnaby, BC
Dear community, Roughly one year ago, WNW instructors, along with many other businesses in Canada, one by one had to shut down in-person services. I’ll be honest and say, that as the leader of our company, this was a pretty terrifying time to be a business owner. We are a small Head Office, and we […]
Announcing Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid November 14 & 15, 2020 Zoom Instructor Course! Usually candidates travel from across the country for our instructor courses. However, after a successful inaugural Zoom-based instructor course, we’ve decided to continue this method of instructor course facilitation for the time-being. This Zoom-based course is small: only 5 instructor students will […]
May 11, 2020 Instructors are starting to post in-class courses to our calendar as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Effective immediately Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid instructors will follow a strict Health and Safety protocol to protect both themselves and their students. Some highlights of this policy include: Increased surface cleaning and sterilization of teaching […]
With the majority of our in-class courses on pause, we’ve discounted our hands-on online programs to make them more affordable. This discount is in effect until further notice. Earn your Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid and OFF THE GRID certifications from the comfort of your own home! To sign up, visit walksnwags.org and use […]
Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid and our family of Instructors is pleased to announce our 8th Annual Holiday Charity Drive from December 1-19, 2019. Drop off your new and gently used pet items at any of the 17 locations below in Canada and Seattle WA. The needs of each pet charity differ; however, the […]
We’re pleased to announce CALGARY AB Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Instructor Course November 23 & 24, 2019. Walks ‘N’ Wags is seeking dynamic pet professionals from across the country to join our Instructor family. Only 8 spaces are available to applicants Canada-wide. Don’t miss out, apply today! Why join WNW’s Instructor family? Bring […]
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month! We have lots of great info to share this month, plus we’ve partnered with awesome industry colleagues for a new giveaway each week! Be sure to check our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM accounts to learn more and enter to win. Haven’t earned your WNW Pet First Aid Certificate yet? […]
We’re pleased to announce Metro Vancouver BC Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Instructor Course June 8 & 9, 2019. Walks ‘N’ Wags is seeking dynamic pet professionals from many Canadian locations to join our Instructor family. Only 8 spaces are available to applicants Canada-wide. Don’t miss out, apply today! Why join WNW’s Instructor family? Bring […]
Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid and our family of Instructors is pleased to announce our 7th Annual Holiday Charity Drive from December 1-18, 2018. Drop off your new and gently used pet items at any of the 18 drop off locations below in Canada and Seattle WA. Suggested donation items include: Food Beds Dishes […]
Our Head Office receives emails and phone calls daily from people inquiring about teaching Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid. We understand that people who inquire need to ensure they will be working with a company that is the right match. Of course we think we’re great, but let’s be honest, we are a little […]
Note: This post is written for pet care professionals; however, others may also find it valuable! I received an email last week from a colleague who felt she needed some help. Her pet care business was becoming all consuming. While she tried to take days off, the bookings overlapped, staff sent texts/emails, and she felt […]
Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Instructors are collecting donated pet items for our 6th annual Holiday Charity Drive from December 1-18, 2017. Choose from 1 of 15 drop off locations in Canada, in Seattle WA, and in Denver, CO. Suggested donation items include: Food Beds Dishes Jackets Cat litter Toys Puppy pads Blankets Grooming […]
Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe in Winter Just because your pet has fur all over its body doesn’t mean that winter poses no threats for him. In fact, pets have many of the same needs that people do when it comes to staying safe from the effects of ice, snow, and cold–and you may […]
Have you entered our awesome HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST yet? Click HERE to visit our Facebook page for contest rules and to enter. Be sure to enter by 9:00 PM Thursday October 26th, 2017!
We recognize that many of you live outside of our in-class offerings in Canada and Seattle WA. That’s why, for over a decade, Walks ‘N’ Wags has offered a Distance Learning Pet First Aid program. Historically, the program involved you awaiting a package of learning materials to be mailed to you. Well, wait for the mail […]
We are often asked what “stands out” about Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid program. We are proud of many aspects of our program so it can be a bit of a long-winded reply. However, one of the things we take sincere pride in is our up-to-date curriculum. Pet First Aid is an unregulated industry, meaning consumers should research […]
We’ve started interviews for Toronto, ON Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Instructor Course June 3 & 4, 2017. Only 8 spaces available. Don’t miss out, apply today! Walks ‘N’ Wags is seeking dynamic pet professionals from many Canadian locations to join our Instructor family. Learn more about becoming a Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First […]
Today is the 4th anniversary of our Tux’s adoption from SAINTS Rescue. Each year Tux prepares an update to send to SAINTS. We also share his news with the public in hopes that people will consider adoption – especially senior adoption. Here is Tux’s 2016 letter: Dear family at SAINTS: 2016 was definitely quite a year. I’m actually […]
HELP US GIVE $250 TO A PET CHARITY! This year Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid is not sending our Instructors Christmas cards. Why? We want to spread good cheer where it is most needed in the pet community. When asked, our kind-hearted Instructors agreed. As you know, we run a holiday charity drive each […]
Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid’s 5th annual Holiday Charity Drive The 5th annual Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Holiday Charity Drive runs from December 1-18, 2016. Drop off your new and gently used pet donation items to any of our 19 drop off locations. Aren’t near a drop off location? How about sharing […]
Walks ‘N’ Wags is looking to hear from our students! We’d like high resolution photos of your demo dogs (or cats) participating in a Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid for our 1st edition 2017 calendar.
As a pet safety-conscious company, we are always on alert when disaster strikes. However, when a wildfire caused evacuation of the entire Fort McMurray population, it struck a chord closer to home.
Okanagan BC Instructor Simone Krebser of K9 Possible has been an important part of the Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid family for several years. Initially living on Canada’s east coast, Simone originally came to us as a Distance Learning…
