WATERFALL-based NPO, Mazarat Animal Rescue, will be hosting a fundraiser with a difference on Saturday, 7 March – a first aid course designed to teach dog owners the skills they would need to help their four-legged friends in an emergency.
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Here are 6 reasons why you should sign up to attend this special course for humans…
Something different
If you feel that first aid is something you only need for humans, you might be exactly the type of person who needs to attend this hands-on training course, run by the Smart Dog K9 Dog Training Centre.
The organisation, which began in Durban, is now one of the leading dog training organisations in the country and, as we can see by the course which is happening soon, offers training not only for dogs, but also for dog owners and handlers.
Save a life
First aid in humans is often hailed as potentially life saving, and can help a person to feel more comfortable knowing in the event of an emergency they know what to do and what not to do.
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Stand out
If you work as a dog-walker, volunteer with an animal rescue organisation, or even sometimes house sit this certified course can be a valuable addition to your CV.
Dog First Aid Level 1 course is 4 hours and covers how to care for an unconscious dog as well as commonly occurring injuries and illnesses including choking, bleeding, seizures, poisoning and much more.
Emergency
With everything you need to feel like a regular Doctor Dolittle in your own home, this dog first aid course also helps you know when you need to rush to an emergency vet as well as giving you a better understanding of the following: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, pain management, wounds, burns, dehydration, diarrhea, infections, vomiting, hyperthermia, hypothermia, poisoning, puppies, birth, seizures, shock and snake bites.
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Practical
While learning about many things on the internet might work well, this course can give you hands on training and you can even do it with friends.
The course is run in small groups, with hands-on experience using a specially designed dog mannequin and numerous other practical training aids.
For a good cause
Last but not least, the course is being run to raise funds for Mazarat, a registered NPO based in Waterfall, KZN which offers a safe haven for rescued, abandoned or surrendered dogs and cats.
Sign up for the course by visiting the event page which can also be found on Mazarat’s Facebook page, to book your spot or find out more.
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