You Have
Four Minutes.
That’s how long your dog has after choking before brain damage begins. This free course teaches your hands what to do.
Six Emergencies · Flip Each Card
When it happens, hesitation costs everything.
Hover or tap each card to see the first critical step. The full course teaches the muscle memory — so your hands know before your brain catches up.
Choking
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First Critical Step
Open your dog's mouth gently and look for the object. If visible, remove with two fingers. For larger dogs: make a fist, press firmly up and forward on the abdomen — the doggy Heimlich.
Heatstroke
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First Critical Step
Move your dog immediately to shade or air conditioning. Apply cool (not ice cold) water to paw pads and inner thighs. Never use ice — it constricts blood vessels. Get to a vet fast.
Snakebite
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First Critical Step
Keep your dog completely still and calm — movement spreads venom faster. Do NOT suck out venom or apply a tourniquet. Call the emergency vet immediately so they can prepare antivenom.
“68% of pet owners say they would not know how to help in a pet emergency.”
Pet First Aid Survey · 2024
Seizure
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First Critical Step
Do NOT restrain your dog or put anything near the mouth. Clear hard objects away, time the seizure with your phone. Stay calm and quiet. Call your vet once it stops — if over 5 minutes, that's an emergency.
Poisoning
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First Critical Step
Call ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4235) or your vet immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet specifically tells you to — it can make some poisons worse. Have the substance name ready.
Bleeding Paw
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First Critical Step
Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth. Do not lift the cloth if it soaks through — add more material on top. Elevate the paw above heart level. If bleeding continues past 5 minutes, go to the vet.
“The nearest emergency vet is 40+ minutes away for most rural dog owners. Your hands are the first responder.”
PetFirstAid Workshop · Community Data
From the community
People who love their animals the same stupid amount you do.
My Lab had a seizure at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday. Because of this course, I knew not to hold him down. I timed it. I stayed calm. The vet said I did everything right.
Margaret Osei
Retired teacher, owner of a 10-year-old Lab
I walk six dogs at once. Knowing what to do if one chokes or gets into something toxic is not optional for me. This course is the most practical thing I've done for my business.
Darius Mbeki
Professional dog walker, Portland OR
We got a puppy six months ago and I've been terrified of every cough. This course didn't make me less anxious — it gave that anxiety somewhere useful to go.
Priya Chandrasekaran
First-time puppy parent, Austin TX
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Professional Animal Care Certification Council
IACP Recognized
International Association of Canine Professionals
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Become the person
your dog can count on.
The free first module covers choking relief and the CPR cycle — 30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths — until it lives in your hands. No commitment. No credit card. Just the knowledge.
- Hands-on CPR technique with correct hand placement
- Choking relief for small and large breeds
- How to check vitals and assess consciousness
- Printable Emergency Response Card for your fridge
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Free PDF · Vitals, kit list, poison hotline, CPR steps