Canine Emergency First Aid??

[DaemonHund]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone knows of, or recommends any courses for canine trauma training. I know of a couple places that have the basic first aid courses, ie: ur dog chocking on a piece of bone...etc, but Im looking for something a little more in depth and geared more towards hostile trauma scenarios, ie: gun shot, knife punctures, broken bones...etc. just wanted to run it by and see what you guys can come up with.

Thanks in advance

[TheRealDave]

My Dad did this course through the police (being a dog handler). I doubt they deliver it to civi though but if you have any police contacts they may point you in the right direction?

Really sorry I cant be of any other help.

[DaemonHund]

Thanks, its an idea, but like u said they dont usually give it to civi's, and I would like a certificate or an official qualification I can throw on my CV.

Cheers

[TheRealDave]

Just a quick google search if you're 100% stuck.

Canine Emergency First Aid Course for Dog Handlers

They offer 'Wounds, blood loss and shock' training which could be applicable.

[DaemonHund]

Thanks, I seen these guys and I am going to talk with them to see what they have to offer.

Cheers

[M4MED]

The USA is the place for this sort of course. There is a very short chapter on it in the book 'Tactical Medicine' which can be found on Amazon.

Best of luck.

[johng990]

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Originally Posted by TheRealDave Just a quick google search if you're 100% stuck. Canine Emergency First Aid Course for Dog Handlers They offer 'Wounds, blood loss and shock' training which could be applicable.

Could be good, Obviously in a hostile environment casevac for a dog is pretty low on the priority list....... I have done plenty of Dog First Aid, most of it is the same or similar to humans, but I've never done cpr on a dog manikin.!!!!! Wonder if they have realistic breath smell too.??

[rupert]

Not exactly security related, but have a look on the NOBS (National Oeganisation for Beaters and Pickers-Up) website. they do a lot with working dogs (gun dogs) and I know their resident vet runs courses of dog first aid, not sure if the info is on the site or in their forum but they def do a course.

[DaemonHund]

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Originally Posted by johng990 Could be good, Obviously in a hostile environment casevac for a dog is pretty low on the priority list....... I have done plenty of Dog First Aid, most of it is the same or similar to humans, but I've never done cpr on a dog manikin.!!!!! Wonder if they have realistic breath smell too.??

nice one John....well if they dont have the realistic breath, all you need to do is insert a couple of liver flavoured treats...that should do the trick...lol

[DaemonHund]

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Originally Posted by M4MED The USA is the place for this sort of course. There is a very short chapter on it in the book 'Tactical Medicine' which can be found on Amazon. Best of luck.

Thanks M4MED, I will take a look at that book.

Cheers