Paws On Safety

10/04/2026

From minor injuries to life-threatening situations, Dogsafe Canine First Aid will prepare you for any scenario by offering all the skills, techniques, and knowledge you need in this single session class. Learning these skills now means you’ll be ready if and when your pet needs you most.

Would you know how to react if there was an emergency situation with your fur baby? Would you be ready and able to help? A Dogsafe course will teach you how to assess any emergency incident and teach you what to do if:
your pet is choking requires CPR has a wound or joint injury gets impaled by a stick eats something toxic experiences heat stroke or hypothermia has a seizure

Plus lots more topics covered in class. 116 page student manual included (invaluable for future reference). Full day day class with lots of hands on practice.

For more information, full list of class topics and registration details - www.pawsonsafety.ca

NEXT CLASS:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th from 9am to 5pm
SPAREROOMCO, 260 E OKANAGAN AVENUE, PENTICTON

08/30/2026

As the last days of summer wind down, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the unexpected.

Our pets are family. We do everything we can to keep them happy, healthy, and safe — but when something goes wrong, they can’t tell us what they need. Knowing how to recognize the signs of illness or injury and respond quickly can make all the difference.

🐶 Be prepared. Be confident. Be ready.

A Dogsafe Canine First Aid course is designed for pet owners and pet professionals who want the knowledge and practical skills to confidently handle emergencies.

Whether you’re a:
🐾 Pet parent
🐾 Groomer
🐾 Dog daycare attendant
🐾 Pet sitter
🐾 Other pet professional

This course will help you feel more prepared when a pet in your care needs help. And if you’re a pet professional, Dogsafe Canine First Aid certification is a valuable addition to your resume — showing current and potential clients that you take their pets’ safety seriously and are prepared to respond when it matters most. Because you never know when you might need it — but you’ll be glad you have it when you do.

Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you were prepared.
🐕 Sign up for a Dogsafe Canine First Aid course 🐾

Upcoming Class Date:
Saturday November 7th at SpareRoomCo, Okanagan Ave E, Penticton.
For more details: www.pawsonsafety.ca

Dogsafe Canine First Aid Upcoming Class Date: Saturday November 7th, SpareRoomCo, Penticton. DOGSAFE® Canine First Aid’s mission is to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently respond in any emergency involving your dog. Canine first aid is distinct from human first aid—...

08/15/2026

Did you know that up to 80% of your dog’s immune system actually lives in their gut?

When that delicate ecosystem gets thrown out of balance, it rarely stays in the digestive tract—it shows up as itchy skin, joint stiffness, mysterious allergies, and hidden inflammation quietly wearing down their body.

If this is you or you're interested, check out this free online event: The Healing & Preventing Dog Chronic Illness Series. Link below.

https://www.avaiya.com/dog-illness/?utm_source=aweber&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=is-silent-inflammation-quietly-hurting-your-dog

07/09/2026

It's still only July but thought I would let everyone know that I have scheduled a Dogsafe Canine First Aid course for Saturday November 7th in Penticton.

Just a heads up if you or anyone you know might be interested in attending a class in the Fall.

More details and registration info to follow closer to the date.
In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your Summer and stay cool.

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06/21/2026

From our four paws to yours.

06/14/2026

Now that the hot weather is here, please be mindful when walking your dog. We wear shoes so we're not always aware of how hot the pavement can get.

04/07/2026

Dogsafe Canine First Aid courses are ideal for pet owners, pet professionals, and anyone considering bringing a pet into their life. No matter how careful we are, injuries, accidents, and medical emergencies can still happen.

By taking a Dogsafe Canine First Aid course you will gain essential knowledge and learn hands on practical skills to help you respond effectively and confidently in emergency situations, giving your pet the best possible chance of a positive outcome.

LAST CLASS BEFORE FALL
Saturday May 23rd in Penticton.
For more info and class description: www.pawsonsafety.ca

03/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Dogsafe Canine First Aid course last week. It was lovely to meet you all and have your enthusiasm in class.

I am planning on offering another class in mid May in Penticton. If you or anyone you know might be interested in attending the last class before Fall. I will have registration details up soon.

Dogsafe Canine First Aid courses are great for anyone that has a pet, is a pet professional or anyone even thinking about getting a pet. Injuries, accidents and medical emergencies can happen no matter how careful we are, so having the knowledge and confidence to deal with these situations greatly improves the chances of a positive outcome.

Stay tuned for a new class date. Class information and details: www.pawsonsafety.ca

03/17/2026

May the dreams you hold dearest,

Be those which come true,

The kindness you spread,

Keep returning to you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all.

02/06/2026

Just a quick reminder there is a Dogsafe Canine First Aid course in Penticton coming up in March.

Date: Saturday March 14th
Location: SpareRoomCo, 260 E Okanagan Ave E. Penticton
Time: 9am to 5pm

If you have ever been in a situation and wondered how you would handle an emergency with your pet, this course is for you.

There is no ambulance to call and there is no 24 hour emergency vet in Penticton. Having the knowledge and skills to deal with an accident, injury or illness could make all the difference for a positive outcome.

Lots and lots of topics covered in class including Artificial Respiration and CPR. Each student has the use of their own life size canine CPR manikin with working lungs and pulse as well as a first aid kit to practice bandaging techniques plus 116 page manual "Everything Your Dog Wants You To Know In An Emergency.

A great course for dog owners and dog professionals.
For more information/registration details and a full list of topics covered in class : https://pawsonsafety.ca