Canine First-aid For Breeders
Emergency responses specific to breeding dogs and neonatal puppies.
Course Summary
This 8‑week online Breeder First Aid Course gives you the practical skills and confidence to handle the most common emergencies with newborn puppies and whelping mums. Through weekly live sessions, you’ll learn how to recognise early warning signs, respond calmly in urgent situations, and support healthier, safer litters from birth onwards. The training is easy to follow, grounded in real breeder experience, and designed to fit around busy schedules. By the end, you’ll feel more prepared, more capable, and you’ll receive a CPD certificate to recognise your learning.
Curriculum
Adult Dogs
Week 1, Vital Signs & monitoring
Week 2, The Canine Heat Cycle and Reproductive Health
Week 3, Stud dogs and mating
Week 4, Confirmation of Pregnancy and Monitoring
Week 5, Labour and whelping
Week 6, Postpartum
Puppies
Week 7, Vital Signs & monitoring
Week 8, Puppy problems
Jan Whiffin
Who Is This Course For
Breeders who want practical, easy‑to-follow first‑aid skills for mums and newborn puppies.
Why do this course
Quick, confident action can make a huge difference in early emergencies — this course helps you stay calm and prepared.
How Do I Attend?
Join live online each week from any device, with replays available if you can’t make it.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Course Pricing
Canine First-aid For Breeders
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Full access to all sessions and resources to help you feel prepared in real first‑aid situations.
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- Your first step to becoming a more confident breeder
- Increase your knowledge, professionalism, and peace of mind
- Understand early warning signs so you can act quickly
- Feel confident handling common emergencies
- CPD learning is a must for licensed breeders
