
Hello and welcome! In this lesson you'll meet me, my lovely "Lab assistant" Taiga, and get an overview of everything you'll learn in this course.
Learn the three essential steps that will prepare you to react quickly and intelligently in a crisis, and get you the help you need when every second counts.
Yes, you need one! This lesson will teach you how to assemble and maintain your kit, a checklist of the items you'll need, and why having a kit is so important.
Learn the various techniques for safely approaching and capturing an injured dog.
Learn how, why, when (and when not) to muzzle a dog before treatment. Starring the lovely and patient Taiga.
Learn various recommended techniques for restraining an injured dog so you can safely treat her injuries.
Learn to detect subtle differences in your dog's appearance or behavior that may signal a problem before it becomes too serious.
Learn the latest standardized guidelines for pet CPR in this detailed step-by-step demonstration. Includes an explanation of compression techniques for various sizes and breeds, mouth-to-snout rescue breathing, and answers to frequently asked questions.
With the help of Taiga and Ginger, this demo-style lesson will teach you four essential skills to aid a choking dog including how to check the mouth, the Canine Heimlich Maneuver, wheelbarrow/gravity and back blows.
*** Please also view the video in the pdf handout that will demonstrate how to perform the XXT technique if a dog is choking on a ball.
This lessons details the signs and first aid actions for various types of poisoning accidents such as the ingestion of toxic foods and plants, plus first aid for topical and inhalation poisonings.
In this lesson you'll get to witness a real dog bloating (don't worry, he makes a full recovery!) as well as get extensive background information on what types of dogs are most at risk, and how to spot this deadly condition early so you can get your dog fast treatment and increase his chances for survival.
The signs, causes and first aid treatment for heatstroke are all covered in this detailed lesson - plus how you can protect the dogs in your care from this life-threatening emergency.
In this lesson you'll learn the most common causes of burns in dogs and the different first aid actions for heat, chemical and electrical (cord bite) burns.
Meet Ginger, the adorable English Staffordshire Terrier who does not float! Ginger is the official mascot of this lesson that will teach you how to keep your dogs safe in and around the water, what actions to take if your dog is drowning, and how to prevent and spot the signs of a rare, little known danger called water intoxication.
Learn the signs of foreign body ingestions that can cause gastrointestinal obstructions, how they affect the dog, what actions to take, and ways to prevent these types of accidents. Warning: this lesson features crazy X-rays!
Bonus e-book! This 25 page downloadable dog and puppy proofing guide from The Safe Dog Handbook will give you a step-by-step plan for creating a safe home and outdoor environment for your canines. Includes the importance of incorporating play and exercise into your dog's routine based on breed, size and age; games to play with your dogs; special precautions for puppies and toy breeds; safe interactions between dogs and children; separation anxiety and more.
From the candy dish on the coffee table to the foxgloves in the flowerbed, the average home contains numerous poison hazards for dogs and puppies. In this lesson you'll learn which common foods, plants and household items are hazardous, with downloadable lists and information for each category.
From every aspect, cars were designed for humans, so pet passengers require extra help when climbing in for a ride. In this lesson you'll gain a true understanding of the potential risks to dogs who ride unrestrained in vehicles through eye-opening crash tests; the difference between pet restraints that provide crash protection vs. distraction prevention; the dangers of hot cars, and more. Plus links to the top rated pet travel safety products.
Actionable plans, checklists and advice for how to include your pets in your family emergency plan, create a pet evacuation kit, regional tips, setting up an emergency pet buddy arrangement and more.
Although rare, collar strangulation accidents are often deadly. Learn the most common causes of collar accidents and how you can prevent them.
Special guest lesson with renowned dog expert and trainer to the stars, Jennifer McCarthy! Learn how to walk your dogs more safely, avoid encounters with aggressive dogs, and tips on how to break up a dog fight.
Holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Halloween and other celebrations pose numerous hazards to our dogs. This lesson details the most common holiday-specific risks, along with actionable plans and information to help you enjoy these occasions while keeping your dogs safe.
"This course is the real deal, put together with world experts in CPR and dog safety. I love Melanie Monteiro's work! " — Jessica Vogelsang, DVM
"Professional and concise. I recommend this course to all dog owners." — Susan Bertram, DVM
"One of the 10 Coolest Online Courses of 2019" — Mental Floss magazine
*Group discount rates available for pet businesses — contact melanie@thesafedog.com for details!
This unique course is modeled on The Safe Dog Handbook to arm you with the skills, resources and knowledge to protect your pups in the real world; react confidently and intelligently in a life-threatening emergency; and enhance your profile credentials to help you stand out in the highly competitive marketplace of pet care providers.
My approach to dog safety has been praised by top veterinarians, pet insurance companies, national humane organizations and countless dog parents. You'll learn the same skills I cover in my hands-on workshops and more — because here on Udemy, I'm also able to incorporate amazing teaching tools such as video clips of real emergencies, guest experts and a bonus e-book download. Plus plenty of adorable dog action!
You'll learn:
How to perform pet CPR, plus life-saving first aid skills for choking, heatstroke, bleeding, car accidents, accidental poisonings and more
How to read a dog's vital signs
How to handle encounters with aggressive dogs while out walking
How to spot a bloating dog
Which car restraints provide the best protection
What apps and numbers to have on your smartphone
How to create a dog-safe home and outdoor environment
How to prevent accidents and prepare for a successful outcome BEFORE an emergency happens
Extra precautions for puppies
The course is broken up into concise, single-topic lessons, so you can go at your own pace. The format includes video demonstrations with my beautiful senior Labrador Taiga, lectures, hands-on practice exercises, and printable handouts. When appropriate, I provide deeper explantations about various emergencies so you'll not only learn how to spot the signs and what actions to take, but also WHY you're doing it — to help you better retain the knowledge and skills to react in a stressful situation. I worked closely with leading vets throughout the development of this course to ensure that each lesson, demonstration and handout is accurate, up-to-date and veterinarian-approved.
Please note that each student will receive a certificate of completion issued by Udemy upon completion of the course.
I am no longer able to issue personal certificates from The Safe Dog on this platform — they are only available when the course is purchased through my training website.
**This course is not intended to replace veterinary advice. Always seek prompt veterinary care in an emergency. While every caution was taken to provide safe recommendations based on the standard accepted methods of pet first aid, it is impossible to predict the outcome of their use. Melanie Monteiro assumes no liability for any harm arising from the use of these techniques, and students should exercise personal judgement when applying them.