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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

Thank you to everyone who attended the Dogsafe Canine First Aid course last week in Penticton. 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 details up soon.

Dogsafe Canine First Aid courses are great for anyone that has a pet, is a pet professional or anyone this is 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

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.

Perhaps the best New Year resolution is learning to see the world the way dogs do.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. May 2026 bring you all everything you hope for.

A big Thank You to everyone that attended the Dogsafe Canine First Aid class on Saturday. You were a great group and made it lots of fun.

I am working on scheduling a new date for another class in early 2026 and will confirm once I have the location and date confirmed. It will either be Saturday January 31st or Saturday March 7th.

Stay tuned for updates.

In the meantime if you would like to know what topics are covered in a Dogsafe course, please visit: www.pawsonsafety.ca

If your dog likes peanut butter and you give it to them regularly, be sure to check the label first for the ingredients.

Here's why.

Wishing everyone, four legs and two a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hope we can all find the time to give thanks and appreciate the people and good things in our lives.

The last Dogsafe Canine First Aid class of 2025 is coming up in November.

Dogsafe Canine First Aid Courses are designed for both pet owners and professionals who want to know exactly what to do in an emergency. Unlike people, our dogs don’t have 911 — what you do in those first moments can make all the difference.

📌 What you’ll learn:
Hands-on practice with lifelike canine manikins for CPR & Artificial Respiration
Bandaging techniques for wounds and injuries
How to check your dog’s vital signs and spot early health changes
Proper assessment steps during an emergency
Poisoning
Burns
Seizures, Bloat, Heat Stroke and much more!
This is a fun, interactive, full-day, in-person class that will leave you prepared, empowered, and ready to help your dog when it matters most.

✨ Don’t wait until it’s too late — sign up today!
Date: Saturday November 15th

Place: SpareRoomCo, 260 E. Okanagan Avenue, Penticton
Time: 9am to 5pm with breaks
Cost: $155.00 (taxes included)
Registration and more class details: www.pawsonsafety.ca

Have you ever worried about facing a medical emergency with your dog?

A Dogsafe Canine First Aid Course can give you the confidence and skills to act quickly and effectively until veterinary care is available.

Our Dogsafe Canine First Aid Course is designed for both pet owners and professionals who want to know exactly what to do in an emergency. Unlike people, our dogs don’t have 911 — what you do in those first moments can make all the difference.

📌 What you’ll learn:
Hands-on practice with lifelike canine manikins for CPR & Artificial Respiration

Bandaging techniques for wounds and injuries

How to check your dog’s vital signs and spot early health changes

Proper assessment steps during an emergency

Poisoning

Burns

Seizures and much much more!

This is a fun, interactive, full-day, in-person class that will leave you prepared, empowered, and ready to help your dog when it matters most.

✨ Don’t wait until it’s too late — sign up for a course!

Date: Saturday September 27th

Place: SpareRoomCo, 260 E. Okanagan Avenue, Penticton
Time: 9am to 5pm with breaks
Cost: $155.00 (taxes included)

Registration and more class details: www.pawsonsafety.ca

New Dogsafe Canine First Aid Course coming up:

Saturday September 27
SpareRoomCo, 260 E Okanagan Avenue, Penticton

Class is from 9 am to 5 pm including lunch and various other breaks

Class topics and registration details can be found here: www.pawsonsafety.ca

As the weather gets hotter, the temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with partly open windows, can reach levels high enough to seriously harm or even kill your pet in minutes.

What should you do if you see a pet that may be in trouble? Call your local animal control or law enforcement and follow their instructions.
BC SPCA Animal Helpline 1-855-622-7722