The idea for this pet first aid course started when
Ethne Dickinson was faced with a dying animal and did not know what to do. A few years after moving to Canada, she was driving along a residential street when a dog ran out from between parked cars and under the wheel of her car. The dog was lying in obvious pain and bleeding from its ears and nose.
Although a nurse, Ethne felt helpless and was unable to even approach the animal. The dog began to convulse and then died. The whole process was over in a matter of minutes, but it seemed forever. As an animal owner and lover Ethne was upset by this traumatic incident.
The feeling of helplessness stayed in her mind and it prompted her, years later, to develop the Pet First Aid course. After 18 months of careful development, in consultation with veterinarians and animal health technologists, the first course ran in Calgary.
There are now Walk 'N' Wags Pet Care, Pet First Aid instructors across Canada and the United States.
Walks 'N' Wags trains Pet First Aid Instructors
across North America to offer our reputable Pet First Aid Program. We are pleased to provide a current list of North American Course Dates. Please email us for more specific information regarding details of Pet First Aid Courses in each city.
If you are interested in becoming a Pet First Aid Instructor we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Pet First Aid Instructor Courses are currently offered in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta; however, if you are outside of these areas feel free to contact us to make alternate arrangements.
There are now Walk 'N' Wags Pet Care, Pet First Aid instructors across Canada and the United States.
If you are interested in becoming a Pet First Aid Instructor we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Pet First Aid Instructor Courses are currently offered in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta; however, if you are outside of these areas feel free to contact us to make alternate arrangements.