Pet First Aid | Natural Connection

Natural Connections is pleased to offer a comprehensive selection of pet first aid courses for horses, dogs, and cats. Our instructor, Ashlyn, is a certified professional from Equi-Health Canada, Canine Health Canada, and Feline Health Canada. Our courses are designed to equip you with the necessary skills to handle emergency situations with confidence. Please see below to explore our full range of courses.

Equine First Aid

Natural Connections provides comprehensive first aid courses for horse owners and equestrians to prepare them for emergency situations. Our courses are designed for all ages and disciplines, providing hands-on training and practical knowledge to keep horses healthy and safe. Join us to learn how to handle any situation with confidence and expertise.

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Equine Health and Emergency First Aid

$169

A one-day hands-on course with horses covering: what your vet needs to know when you call, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking proper vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse, sources of pain and alleviation, spinal health, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion, and first aid manual.

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Advanced Emergency First Aid

$169

PLAN PREPARE REACT to ANY emergency!

Join us for a one day highly advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in more extreme situations!

Covering everything from assessing the condition of a horse, trapped horses, poison, burns, bites, hypo/hyperthermia, tie-ups, fractures, sucking chest wounds and more, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries, where without human intervention the horse will not survive.

Equine First Aid Fundamentals

$99

This is a half day fast paced clinic covering the fundamentals of first aid. Working hands on with the horses, you will learn to take vital signs, recognize pain in the horse, detect colic, and participate in lots of bandaging in realistic scenarios! All attendees receive a first aid reference booklet.

I can Help - Horse First Aid for Kids

$69

Have a horse crazy youngster? Sign them up for the 3 hour kids program. They'll learn horse safety and basic first aid in a fun, hands on environment. There's even a recipe for horse cookies in their manual and they'll all get a frameable certificate of completion! No horse experience necessary!

To learn more about Equi-Health Canada courses, please visit their website.

Equi-Health Canada Website

Canin First Aid

Canine First Aid

At Natural Connection, we offer comprehensive canine first-aid courses for all ages. Our courses will help you be prepared to help your dog in emergencies. As the first responder until you can get them to the vet, being prepared will help your dog have the best outcome. Join our courses today and be ready to save your furry friend's life.

Canine Emergency First Aid

$169

This program covers a wide range of topics, including toxic household plants, basic nutrition, exercise, and dental care. We also teach you how to handle emergency situations, such as when your dog's heart stops or they have something lodged in their throat. With hands-on practice and a comprehensive quick reference manual, you'll be equipped to handle any situation that may arise with your furry friend. Plus, you'll earn a paper certificate and wallet CPR & vitals card for your peace of mind.

Canine Emergency First Aid for Working Service and Therapy Dogs

$169

This course is designed to provide a thorough education on canine health and emergency first aid, with a specific emphasis on working, service and therapy dogs. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, such as CPR, poisons and toxins exposure, fractures, choking, digestive emergencies, and environmental hazards. Participants will have the opportunity to practice hands-on scenarios to develop muscle memory and be better prepared to assist their dogs in an emergency. Additionally, a 130-page health and first aid quick reference manual will be provided to all participants.

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Canine First Aid Fundamentals

$99

Looking to learn the essentials of dog care but struggling to find the time or location for an in-person class? Our half-day fundamentals program is the perfect solution. Whether you attend in person or via live-stream interactive video, our experienced instructors will guide you through everything you need to know - from health and prevention to bandaging and stabilizing, poisons, household dangers, and more. With this course, you'll gain the skills and confidence to help your furry friend in any emergency.

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I can Help - Dog Safety and First Aid

$59

Looking for a fun and educational activity for your dog-loving child? Our 3-hour dog safety and first aid class is perfect for kids who want to learn how to better care for their furry friends. In this hands-on class, children will learn about dog body language, basic needs, and how to recognize when their dog isn't feeling well. They'll even learn how to bandage a paw, head, and leg, and receive a child-friendly booklet with puzzles and coloring pages, as well as a recipe for homemade doggy chicken and rice biscuits.

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Disaster Planning for Pet Owners

$30

This course covers disasters, alert types, mapping out your home/property, essentials of your "Go Bag", nose-to-tail assessments of your pets, identifying shock, what to have on hand for shelter in place, and more! The course comes with a workbook for your planning and personal preparedness notes.

To learn more about Canine Health Canada courses, please visit their website.

Canine Health Canada Website

Feline First Aid

At Natural Connections, we understand that felines have unique needs when it comes to first aid. That's why we offer a comprehensive feline first aid course that covers everything you need to know to keep your furry friend safe and healthy.

Feline Emergency First Aid

$169

Are you looking for a comprehensive course on feline first aid? Our full-day hands-on training covers a wide range of topics, including basic life-saving techniques like CPR and mouth-to-nose resuscitation, as well as how to respond to traffic accidents, eye injuries, back injuries, high-rise syndrome, frostbite, UTIs, feline diabetes, dog attacks, broken limbs/tail, abscesses, essential oils, and other dangers.

To learn more about Feline Health Canada courses, please visit their website.

Feline Health Canada Website