A new canine CPR crash course for pet professionals is being trialled in the Manchester area.
The Basic Life Support course, which is being aimed at people who work with dogs in their workspace, includes a visit from leading canine first aider Rachel Bean. The course consists of a CPR theory session followed by a practical exercise to give course attendees the necessary confidence to act in the case of emergency.
Bean holds a Recover Guidelines Rescuer Certificate and is a qualified veterinary nurse, as well as co-running the Vet on Set business which operates out of Manchester’s Media City, providing animal support to film and TV productions.
She said: “Whether you are a pet professional, have a dog friendly office or work in a space which welcomes dogs, this course is an amazing way to get up to speed on the basics of life saving.
“We are trialling the new course in Manchester first and hope that Manchester businesses will be happy to be trailblazers in making their premises not only dog friendly, but dog safe too.
She added: “The country is getting more dog friendly than ever and that is a wonderful thing, but it is so important that as many people as possible know what to do should the worst happen. My course will help you act calmly and quickly to save a life and may inspire you to take your studies further too to include more life-saving skills.”
