Dog CPR, First Aid + Safety for pet pros + dedicated owners 2025
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.
Dog Safety & CPR: Protect Your Pup Like a Pro
This comprehensive course is inspired by The Safe Dog Handbook, designed to equip you with the skills, resources, and knowledge to protect your pups in real-world situations. Learn to react confidently and intelligently during life-threatening emergencies while boosting your credentials to stand out in the competitive pet care marketplace.
My approach to dog safety has been praised by top veterinarians, VPI Pet Insurance, national humane organizations, and countless dog parents. You'll gain the same essential skills I teach in my hands-on workshops—plus more!
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
Course curriculum
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1Preparing for Emergencies
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2How to Approach, Capture & Restrain an Injured Dog for Treatment
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3How To Read Your Dog's Vital Signs
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4First Aid for Life-Threatening Emergencies
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5Wound Care
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6Preventing Emergencies: Lessons from The Safe Dog Handbook
Happy endings! Testimonials for Melanie's training videos and hands-on workshops:
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Monika H., Los Angeles, CA
I used CPR to save Woody's life yesterday! It was a freak accident - I came home to find Mia's jaw caught around Woody's collar. Mia was frantic, flopping Woody around like a rag doll trying to break free. Her mouth was bloody and she couldn't let go. By the time I was able to remove the collar, Woody was lifeless. His eyes were milky and his gums were blue. Needless to say I was in a complete panic, but I remembered our CPR class and was able to calm down to give him rescue breathing and CPR, and he regained consciousness - I couldn't believe it! I rushed him to the vet, and he will be ok. I already ordered safety collars but until they get here, the dogs will stay in and the collars will stay off. Thank you!
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Dale W. Portland, OR
Last night my dog began choking on a cherry tomato. While my wife tried in vain to dislodge the tomato, I remembered your video about back blows and the Heimlich maneuver. We did exactly what you said. The Heimlich worked, and the tomato popped out. It was a long, terrifying couple of minutes. You helped save our precious boy's life - thank you! We are forever in your debt
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Stefanie A., Joliet, Il
Your CPR video saved my sweet dog Casey's life and I could never ever thank you enough. In three weeks, our story is going to be in our local newspaper and they will be printing the link to your video. I will send you the link to read the story online as soon as it's up. Thank you again, your video is amazing and every single dog owner should know how to perform CPR in case of an emergency. THANK YOU!!!!!
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Limited Time Offer: Unlock Life-Saving Dog CPR Skills – Now 48% Off
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