Never Stop Learning
Pet parents: ready to take your skills to the next level?
Pet professionals: ready to show your clients you’ve got what it takes?
No matter if you live with pets, care for them, or are just a lifelong student, there’s always more to learn!
Expand your pet knowledge and skillset with my pet safety and wellbeing classes.
Find your learning path below and sign up for a class today!
Note: all classes below are human only.
Sorry, pets need to stay at home for these!
Pet CPR + First Aid
Cost: $195
Duration: 5 hours
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn 3 different styles of pet CPR; rescue breathing; choking management; vital signs; emergency muzzling and restraint; and first aid skills for emergency situations such as poisoning, snake and insect bites, bone and muscle injuries, seizures, heatstroke, freezing injuries, bleeding management, shock, and more. Attendees will gain an understanding of pet injury and illness prevention, emergency triage and transport, and pet wellness assessments. Attendees also have the ability to purchase one on site!
Handling the Long Line
Cost: $50
Duration: 1 hour
Still working on your dog’s recall? Want to take them on the ultimate on-leash sniffari? Got a reactive dog that loves to explore? In this 1 hour class you’ll learn how to safely handle a long line (15-30 ft leash) to give your dog freedom while you build a reliable recall. Students will come away from this class with an understanding of long line safety, hands-on practice with their fellow classmates, and a 15-foot long line of their own.
Enrichment Workshop
Cost: $50
Duration: 1 hour
Not just for zoo animals! Dogs also need mental “exercise” to give them healthy and safe outlets for natural behaviors. In this 1 hour workshop you’ll learn about the benefits of enrichment, different types and methods of enrichment, see demonstrations of practical examples, and learn how to tailor various activities to your dog’s ability. If you’re the parent or caregiver of a reactive, overexcited, fearful, or destructive dog, this class is especially for you! Attendees who sign up for a personalized enrichment assessment get their class fee waived!
Hiking & Walking Safety
Cost: $65
Duration: 2 hours
Whether your dog walks are around your neighborhood, along the American River, or through the rugged Sierras, this class is for every dog parent and caretaker! In this class you’ll learn what to do if your dog is stung by a bee, bit by a snake, ingests poison, overheats, or gets too cold; and how to triage injuries and illnesses such as fractures, heatstroke, and shock while out and about. Attendees will also learn about pet first aid kits and have the ability to purchase one on site!
Pet Health & Wellness
Cost: $65
Duration: 2 hours
Be your pet’s advocate! In this course, pet parents and pet professionals learn about dog and cat health and wellness, preventative health care, special considerations for senior pets, and the importance of dental health and regular dental care. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how to screen their own pets for health changes and prevent health problems by working collaboratively with their veterinary team.