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MUST READ. 3 Tips To Prevent Burnout in the Pet Care Industry


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 […]



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Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid 6th Annual Holiday Charity Drive


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 […]



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How to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Winter Months


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 […]



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HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST


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!



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INTRODUCING: ONLINE WALKS ‘N’ WAGS PET FIRST AID CERTIFICATION!


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 […]



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Introducing: Walks ‘N’ Wags 2017 Course Manual


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 […]



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Introducing Toronto Instructor Course: June 3 & 4, 2017


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 […]



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2016 Update From Tux to SAINTS Rescue


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 […]



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HELP US GIVE $250 TO A PET CHARITY!


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 […]



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5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CHARITY DRIVE


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 […]



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