Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid

07/31/2026

This video is hard to watch and illustrates how important it is to not leave animals inside your vehicle in hot weather. Fortunately, both animals are alive when rescued.

07/29/2026

Pet accidentally ingested chocolate? Try out this new resource from Pet Poison Helpline. And remember, their phone lines are open 24/7 for you to call for help.

07/28/2026

How prepared are you when you're on your dog adventures? Will you know what to do in your pet's time of need?

We'd love to see you in one of our fun, hands-on Pet First Aid courses. You'll leave feeling both empowered and prepared.

Learn more at

Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid offers a recognized National Pet First Aid Certificate course for dog and cat professionals and pet owners. Originally, Walks ‘N’ Wags roots began in 2000 when Lisa Wagner opened a Dog walking and Cat sitting service in Vancouver, BC.

07/26/2026

🦌 Did you know our trash is a serious problem for our wildlife? 🐺

Not only can food bags and containers travel into yards, beaches, forests, and more, putting bears, deer, coyotes, foxes, squirrels, birds, raccoons, and other wild animals at risk, but wildlife and fish can also get tangled in, caught in, and suffocate in all types of trash - just like this coyote whose head got stuck in a laundry soap container in early July.

Wild Florida Rescue received a call reporting that the coyote was in a weakened condition and in distress. Upon arrival, the rescue team saw that the coyote was heading towards large thick woods so they netted her right away. They then used a pocket knife to cut a small hole for air while working to get the wedged container off of her head. The Rescue Ambulance arrived and transported her to a professional rehabber. The young coyote was dehydrated but healthy. After receiving medical care, she was released back into the woods. 🐺

Not every story of injured wildlife ends so well. So, what can you do?

✔️ Cut up your food bags before you dispose of them ⁣
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✔️ Never leave trash outside, no matter where you are ⁣
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✔️ Pack any food you take outside of the home in plastic containers rather than plastic bags⁣

✔️ Cut up all string, rope, netting, fishing line, and plastic drink holders before disposing of them

✔️ Crush all drink cans and food cans

✔️ Screw lids tightly on jars and containers

✔️ If you see an animal, bird, fish, or pet in distress, please try to help them or call for help

Little changes can save the lives of many wild animals! ❤️

(Photos from Wild Florida Rescue)
www.preventpetsuffocation.com

07/22/2026

It's time for the Wednesday Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid Weekend Update! It could be you in this photo! Join a class today.😃

IN PERSON PET FIRST AID
• North Vancouver BC: July 26 with Modern Mutts
• London ON: July 26 with Jeve's Pet Care Inc.

IN PERSON OFF THE GRID
• Halifax NS: July 25 with Wag Canine Recreation Centre

GROUP VIRTUAL PET FIRST AID AND OFF THE GRID
• Next group Zoom Pet First Aid class is: September 26 & 27 with Nice Dog, Scarlett
• Next group Zoom OFF THE GRID (for Pet First Aid grads only) class is: October 31 with Nice Dog, Scarlett

Learn more and register for the above (+ many other 2026 dates & locations) via: http://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/

07/20/2026

We aren't always sure whether students are more excited about learning from the human instructor, or the live pets in our Pet First Aid classes! 😅

In this case, Delta the demo dog was an absolute hit last weekend in Calgary, and kindly helped throughout the day.

We do have to say, we are biased, and think that instructor Max Rioux of Going Forward with Max is pretty darn fabulous.

07/19/2026

Well done to these folks in Edmonton who completed their Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid with Candace Enns from Patches for Scratches.

Candace is both a wonderful instructor and human being! If you missed out, don’t worry she has more Edmonton dates on the calendar. 🤩

Register here today: walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses

07/15/2026

It's time for the Wednesday Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid Weekend Update! We still have a few dates running over the summer. 😃

IN PERSON PET FIRST AID
• Edmonton AB: July 18 with Patches for Scratches
• Guelph ON: July 18 & 19 with Calm Canines - In-Home Nail Care

GROUP VIRTUAL PET FIRST AID AND OFF THE GRID
• Next group Zoom Pet First Aid class is: September 26 & 27 with Nice Dog, Scarlett
• Next group Zoom OFF THE GRID (for Pet First Aid grads only) class is: July 18 with Nice Dog, Scarlett

Learn more and register for the above (+ many other 2026 dates & locations) via: http://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/

07/15/2026

Ouch! Always a good idea to consider not only fit but also the safety of your pet’s equipment.