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Pet First Aid & CPR Classes with House of Paws
When emergencies happen, being prepared makes all the difference.
Our Pet First Aid & CPR classes are designed to give you the confidence and skills to handle unexpected situations with calm and care—because our pets deserve nothing less.
We teach the Pet Safety Crusader course, created by Denise Fleck.
What You’ll Learn
This hands-on course covers real-life scenarios and essential skills, including:
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How to perform CPR on dogs and cats
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Handling choking, bleeding, or shock
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Treating burns, bites, stings, and more
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Recognizing signs of heatstroke and poisoning
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Building a pet first aid kit​
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What to do before you can get to the vet
The House of Paws Promise...
Whether you're a pet parent, pet sitter, or just a passionate animal lover, this class gives you tools to keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching through any “uh-oh” moment.
Emergencies can happen anywhere—on a walk, during a hike, even at home.
Knowing how to act quickly and effectively can save your pet's life or prevent a minor issue from becoming a major emergency.
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Plus, let’s be real: learning pet CPR is basically becoming a superhero in your dog or cat’s eyes!
What's included:
class details
Taught by Certified Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor, Maris Miller-Sonnabend, you’ll leave with a certificate of completion, good for 2 years, a Quick Reference Guide, some tools to practice with during class and a whole lot of peace of mind.
Duration:
Approximately 3-4 hours
What to bring:
To make the most of your class experience, we recommend you bring:
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A notebook and pen (for those “aha!” moments)
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Water bottle (hydration is key—for you and your pet!)
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A stuffed animal that stands on 4 legs to practice bandaging & CPR manuvers
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Yourself – no need to bring your actual pet! This class is human-only for safety and focus.
Classes are held multiple times a year. check below for upcoming dates!
sign up today!
Spots are limited so we can keep the class paws-on and personal.
Fill out the form below to reserve your seat! We will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your spot.
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Have questions before you commit?
Contact us — we’re happy to chat!
