Our dog
first aid course
A fun and interactive course for dog parents, carers and professionals.
Taught by a qualified veterinary nurse in a relaxed environment with plenty of hands on elements to facilitate different learning styles. ​
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Graduates receive a certificate of attendance that is valid for 3 years and fully complies with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and The Animal Welfare Act 2006. ​
This is awarded based on the graduates full understanding of the course content which is assessed throughout the day.
We routinely work with members of The Royal College Veterinary Surgeons to ensure our course content and skills are kept fully up to date. Our CPR skills are taught to the RECOVER 2012 guidelines.
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What you can expect
Get ready to build your knowledge on these topics and more!
SAFETY
DROWNING
WHAT IS
HEALTHY?
WHAT ISN'T?
HEATSTROKE
PRIMARY
SURVEY
BURNS
CPR
SEIZURES
BLEEDING
TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS
Upcoming courses at Allwinds HQ
- 22 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Uplowman Village Hall, Uplowman, Tiverton EX16 7DNAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Uploman Village Hall,EX16 7DN on Sunday 22nd September 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. There will be an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products on the day. CPD accredited
- 19 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard TA20 3DHAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard, TA20 3DH on Saturday 19th October 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your own lunch. CPD accredited.
- 08 Dec 2024, 21:30 – 21:35Yeovil Recreation Centre, Chilton Grove, Yeovil BA21 4AWAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at the Yeovil Recreation Centre, Yeovil ,BA21 4AW on Sunday 8th December 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. CPD accredited.
- 15 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 16:00Hewish & Puxton Village Hall, Maysgreen Ln, Hewish, Near Weston super Mare BS24 6RW,Allwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Hewish & Puxton Village Hall, on Sunday 15th September 2024 from 9am until 4pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. There will be an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products on the day. CPD accredited.
- 31 Aug 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Yeovil Recreation Centre, , Chilton Grove, Yeovil BA21 4AWAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at the Yeovil Recreation Centre, Community Space, BA21 4AW on Saturday 31st August2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee will be available. Please bring your lunch. ALL PROFITS DONATED TO THE GREYHOUND TRUST. CPD accredited
- 27 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 17:00Halwell & Moreleigh Village Hall, Halwell, Moreleigh, Totnes TQ9 7JQAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Halwell & Moreleigh Village Hall on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 10am until 5pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. There will be an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products on the day. CPD accredited
- 21 Jul 2024, 09:30 – 16:30West Hatch Village Hall, West Hatch Ln, Taunton TA3 5RJAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at West Hatch Village Hall on Sunday 21st July 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. There will be an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products on the day. CPD accredited
- 07 Jul 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Bristol Canine Hydrotherapy Centre, Unit 2 Tower Ln, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8FSAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Bristol Canine Hydrotherapy Centre, Warmley, BS30 8FS on Sunday 7th July 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available as well as an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products.
- 29 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 17:00Pilning Village Hall, Cross Hands Rd, Pilning, Bristol BS35 4JBAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Pilning Village Hall, Bristol, BS35 4JB on Saturday 29th June 2024 from 10am until 5pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. There will be an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products on the day.
- 19 May 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Mary Tavy Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy, Tavistock PL19 9QAAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at the Mary Tavy Coronation Hall, PL19 9QA on Sunday 19th May 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available as well as an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products.
- 18 May 2024, 10:00 – 17:00Bradford on Tone Village Hall, Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton TA4 1HF SOLD OUTAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Bradford on Tone Village near Taunton, TA4 1HF on Saturday 18th May 2024 from 10am until 5pm. Please note. Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available.
- 12 May 2024, 10:00 – 13:00Bradford-on-Tone Village Hall, Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton TA4 1HFAllwinds Get Summer Ready Dog First Aid course taking place at Bradford Village Hall, Taunton, TA4 1HF from 10am until 1pm PLEASE NOTE: Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. Light refreshments will be available.
- Multiple Dates11 May 2024, 14:30 – 17:30Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood, Chard TA20 3RZAllwinds Dog First Aid Practical Skills Day taking place at Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood, TA20 3RZ ; 2.30pm - 5.30pm Please note. Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available.
- Multiple Dates11 May 2024, 10:00 – 13:00Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood, Chard TA20 3RZAllwinds Dog First Aid Practical Skills Day taking place at Otterford Parish Hall, Bishopswood, TA20 3RZ ; 10am - 1pm. Please note. Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available.
- 28 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 17:00Callington Town Hall, New Road, Callington PL17 7BDAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Callington Town Hall, PL17 7BD on Sunday 28th April 2024 from 10am until 5pm. Please note. Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring lunch.
- 21 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 17:00Upwey & Braodway Memorial Hall, Weymouth DT3 5NGAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Upwey & Broadway Memorial Hall, DT3 5NG on Sunday 21st April 2024 from 10am until 5pm. Please note. Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch.
- 20 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard TA20 3DHAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard, TA20 3DH on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available as well as an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products.
- 24 Mar 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Yeovil, Chilton Grove, Yeovil BA21 4AW, UKAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at the Yeovil Recreation Centre, Community Space, BA21 4AW on Sunday the 24th March from 9.30am until 4.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: Some Covid safety measures may still be in place. ALL PROFITS DONATED TO THE GREYHOUND TRUST.
All upcoming courses
- 22 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Uplowman Village Hall, Uplowman, Tiverton EX16 7DNAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Uploman Village Hall,EX16 7DN on Sunday 22nd September 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. There will be an opportunity to purchase dog first aid products on the day. CPD accredited
- 19 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 16:30Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard TA20 3DHAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard, TA20 3DH on Saturday 19th October 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your own lunch. CPD accredited.
- 08 Dec 2024, 21:30 – 21:35Yeovil Recreation Centre, Chilton Grove, Yeovil BA21 4AWAllwinds Dog First Aid course taking place at the Yeovil Recreation Centre, Yeovil ,BA21 4AW on Sunday 8th December 2024 from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available. Please bring your lunch. CPD accredited.
HOST A DOG FIRST AID COURSE:
This is a great way of raising money for your rescue, business or charity. We charge you a flat rate for hosting the course, so any money you raise from your ticket sales on top of this flat rate is yours to donate to charity or keep.
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We can come to you and hold the course on site, making it much more convenient for you, your staff/volunteers or clients.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you raise money and awareness of your business, rescue or charity and at the same time, highlight the importance of dog first aid.