While we are a facility for canines, our class will go beyond dog CPR. The information you’ll learn is applicable to felines, too!

What Can We Expect? 

On Saturday, August 10th from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Rocky’s Retreat is hosting a Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class that will double as a fundraiser for Metta Rescue Family! 

You can’t put a price on your pet’s safety, but for just $69.95, the registration fee includes 2 CPR certification wallet cards, an official certificate, a 2-year subscription to our online Animal Emergency Resource Center, and your choice of the 88-page full-color class manual as an e-book or a printed copy. Businesses, organizations, and groups may also request a professional, frame-able certificate and window decal to hang in their place of business to promote certification. 

The program we are following is based on the most current method of animal CPR called the RECOVER Initiative, which was developed by emergency veterinarians. The class is designed to teach each participant how to administer emergency CPR and first aid to their pet until veterinary care is ascertained. 

When you’ve completed this class, you will be certified in Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid! Trust us, nailing down the following skills will give you peace of mind knowing that you’re prepared for whatever incident may occur. And your pup will thank you later!

What Skills Will We Learn?

In this class, we will cover a variety of dog CPR topics that include: 

• Safety techniques when working with sick and/or injured animals 
• How to perform emergency triage and assess if an animal is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency 
• How to restrain and properly transport sick and/or injured animals 
• How to provide emergency first aid to dogs and cats en-route to veterinary care 
• How to take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, CRT) and determine normal vs. abnormal readings
• Learn the importance of a pet first aid kit and how to use the materials included during an emergency 
• How to manage and provide first aid for common medical emergencies such as severe wounds, poisoning, burns, choking, etc.
• How to perform the most current, industry-standard method of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on dogs and cats

If you’re looking for a dog CPR course, the one we’re hosting on August 10th will prepare you for both canines and felines. The PetCPR+ Certification you’ll earn is valid for 2 years, but the information you’ll learn is valuable for life. You can buy tickets on the Pet Emergency Education website. Feel free to contact us with any questions and we hope to see you there!

We are the only Orlando dog boarding and Orlando doggie day care center that has an indoor heated pool for dogs. See it for yourself by scheduling a tour!

Rocky's Retreat | 2826 Shader Rd. Orlando FL 32808 | info@rockysretreat.com | (407) 295-3888