PawResponse™ · A Division of BCEP
Be Ready When Your Pet Needs You Most
Pet emergencies can happen at home, during a walk, at the park, while traveling, or in the care of a pet professional. PawResponse provides practical pet CPR, first aid, and emergency-preparedness training designed to help people recognize an emergency, provide immediate care, and take the appropriate next step.
Pet CPR and First Aid Training for Everyday People
You do not need to be a veterinarian to make a difference during the first few minutes of a pet emergency. PawResponse courses teach pet owners and pet-care professionals how to stay calm, recognize warning signs, provide immediate first aid, and obtain professional veterinary care. Training is presented in clear, practical language with hands-on demonstrations and realistic emergency scenarios.
Who We Train
- Pet owners and families
- Pet sitters and dog walkers
- Groomers
- Boarding and daycare employees
- Animal shelter and rescue volunteers
- Pet store employees
- Community organizations
- Apartment and condominium communities
- Veterinary support personnel
- Public safety professionals
Course Topics
Depending on the course selected, participants may learn about:
- Pet CPR
- Rescue breathing
- Choking response
- Bleeding control
- Wounds and bandaging
- Shock
- Seizures
- Heat-related emergencies
- Poisoning
- Burns
- Broken bones and suspected spinal injuries
- Bites and stings
- Eye injuries
- Transportation of an injured animal
- Pet emergency kits
- When to contact a veterinarian
- Preparing for disasters and evacuations
Course content may vary based on program, class size, and location. PawResponse training does not replace professional veterinary care.
Why PawResponse
Practical Training
Courses focus on actions participants can realistically perform before veterinary help is available.
Hands-On Learning
Participants practice important skills using demonstrations, training aids, and pet CPR manikins when available.
Experienced Leadership
PawResponse is led by an experienced emergency-care and safety instructor with decades of experience providing CPR, first aid, and emergency-preparedness training.
Backed by BCEP
PawResponse is part of the Board of Certified Emergency Providers, an organization dedicated to practical emergency education and community preparedness.
Hands-On, Practical Training
PawResponse courses use real demonstrations, training aids, and pet CPR manikins to build skills you can actually use.
Bring PawResponse to Your Group
PawResponse can provide training at homes, pet businesses, community spaces, shelters, apartment buildings, churches, schools, and workplaces. Private classes may be arranged for families and friends, pet birthday gatherings, new pet owner groups, dog-walking companies, grooming salons, boarding facilities, rescue organizations, and more.
Host a Pet CPR and First Aid Class
Businesses, instructors, community leaders, and pet professionals can help bring PawResponse training to their community. Hosts may provide the location, promote the class, or organize a private group. PawResponse will assist with course planning, registration, and training arrangements.
Important: PawResponse training is educational and is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed veterinarian. During a suspected pet emergency, contact a veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital as soon as possible.