
First Aid for Dogs
We professionally train everyone interested in how to provide first aid to their four-legged friends.
Kluczowe są pierwsze minuty
Psy odgrywają ogromną rolę w życiu Polaków – są nie tylko towarzyszami codzienności, ale często pełnoprawnymi członkami rodziny. Dlatego tak niezwykle ważne jest, by wiedzieć, jak uratować życie swojego czworonoga.
Wraz ze wzrostem liczby właścicieli psów rośnie również potrzeba edukacji w zakresie ich bezpieczeństwa i zdrowia – zwłaszcza w sytuacjach nagłych. W przypadku urazów, zakrztuszeń czy zatrzymania akcji serca u psa, kluczowe są pierwsze minuty.
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First aid courses for dogs
The aware and quick action of a caregiver can save an animal's life even before veterinary intervention is possible.
In response to these needs, the Polish Red Cross – an institution with long-standing experience in rescue operations – conducts specialized first aid courses for dogs. This comprehensive training lasts 6 teaching hours and includes both a theoretical part and practical exercises on professional dog mannequins.
What do participants of the courses learn?
controlling bleeding
performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a dog
responses in the event of choking, seizures or mechanical injuries
Assessment of the animal's health status and provision of assistance until the visit
to the veterinarian





Who leads the courses?
The training is conducted by experienced instructors and allows participants to acquire not only the necessary knowledge but also practical skills and confidence in stressful situations.
We encourage all dog guardians – both those with years of experience and new owners – to participate in the course. Awareness and preparation can save the life of your four-legged friend.
How to enroll in the course?
Currently, courses are being conducted in 3 locations in Poland – in Płock, Gdynia, and Bydgoszcz. To sign up for them, you should contact the selected PCK branch:
- Pomeranian Regional Branch of PCK
Paulina Chyzińska, paulina.chyzinska@pck.pl - Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Branch of PCK
Paulina Rubka, paulina.rubka@pck.pl - Masovian Regional Branch of PCK
Agnieszka Skura, agnieszka.skura@pck.pl
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