Celebrate our 5th birthday with £10 off your course!
Published: 04 February 2020
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Yes: it's true. First Aid for Dogs celebrates its fifth birthday this month. We know we don't look a day over three but we've been running First Aid for Dogs courses since 2015 can you believe?! To…
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What's a dog's normal heartrate?
Published: 29 January 2020
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It's always useful to know what your dog's normal heart rate should be so that you can recognise if it's beating faster or slower than usual. Here's a rough guide that should help you with a…
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Why do dogs wag their tails?
Published: 22 January 2020
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Dogs use their tails to communicate strong emotions. These can include happiness but also negative aspects such as agitation, annoyance and anger. This is important as many people are unaware that a…
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Caring for your dog: paw problems
Published: 07 January 2020
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Injuries to paws are very common especially with dogs. Small thorns and stones can get stuck in pads or between pads. These can be removed using tweezers from as close to the skin as possible. As…
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First Aid for Dogs - January sale now on!
Published: 26 December 2019
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The First Aid for Dogs sale is now on! You can save 10% on your First Aid for Dogs course booking. The sale runs until Friday 10th January and is applicable across all our face-to-face open courses…
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Looking after your dog in cold weather
Published: 19 November 2019
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As the weather becomes colder and the roads, paths and fields are often icy there are added hazards around that can cause harm or discomfort to your dog. We've some top tips for keeping your pooch…
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Keep Bonfire Night stress-free for dogs
Published: 04 November 2019
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It’s that time of year that many dog (and other pet) owners fear - when the fireworks start to appear. With Bonfire Night coming up soon, and then the run up to Christmas and the new year, there are m…
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Why learn first aid for dogs?
Published: 26 October 2019
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Did you know that one in four pets would survive if just one pet first aid technique was applied before getting to an emergency vet (American Animal Hospital Association). If your dog choked on…
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Meet Casper our CPR dog!
Published: 22 October 2019
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Join First Aid for Dogs instructor Sarah as she introduces you to Casper our CPR dog. Learning dog CPR is a feature of our First Aid for Dogs courses so why not come along, meet Casper, and learn an…
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Essential health checks for your dog
Published: 15 October 2019
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Learning First Aid for Dogs is a great way to feel prepared if illness or accidents occur. However, by also knowing what is "normal" for your dog, you can easily identify abnormal signs.…
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