Next Date: Sunday February 15, 2026
Pet First Aid & CPR: Be Your Pet’s Lifeline
Are you ready to save the life of your pet?
According to the American Animal Hospital Association, 25% more pets could survive if just one pet first-aid technique is applied before they reach a veterinarian. With limited emergency services west of the Hood Canal Bridge, these skills aren’t optional—they’re essential.
Next Workshop:
Format: 5-hour, hands-on intensive for pet owners & professionals
Seats: Limited spaces
February 15th
Why This Matters
What if you could learn skills that:
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- Lessen a pet’s pain from injury
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- Speed up wound healing
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- Reduce emergency vet costs
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- Or even save their life?
If that matters to you, you’re going to love this workshop.
What You’ll Learn (Hands-On)
You’ll practice each skill with a demo dog and leave confident, not just informed.
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- Emergency Priorities: What to do first, fast, and safely
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- Muzzling & Safe Restraint: Protecting you and the pet
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- CPR & Rescue Breathing: Step-by-step, with drills
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- Choking Protocols: How to help—canine & feline considerations
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- Bleeding, Shock & Fracture Care: Stabilize and buy time
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- Seizures, Heatstroke & Hypothermia: Recognize & respond
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- Snake Bites & Poisoning: What to do (and what not to do)
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- Vitals & Snout-to-Tail Wellness Checks: Know what’s “normal”
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- First Aid Kit Essentials: Build the kit you’ll actually use
You’ll Receive: a detailed handbook, use of a stuffed demo dog during class, and a frameable certificate recognizing your life-saving knowledge.
February 15th
Who It’s For
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- Pet parents (dogs & cats)
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- Pet pros: groomers, walkers, sitters, daycare, trainers, rescue/foster
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- Community response volunteers & preparedness-minded families
No prior experience required.
Your Instructor
Mary Oquendo—nationally recognized pet first-aid educator, author, speaker, and local Sequim advocate on the Clallam County Emergency Animal Response Team planning board. Mary has taught pet first aid for 20 years with thousands of students.
Location & Schedule
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- When: Sunday, February 15th, 2026 starting at 10am.
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- Where: 153 Weston Parkway
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- Bring: note-taking items, lunch, and your questions
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- Please do not bring pets without permission( we practice on demo dogs)
Tuition & What’s Included
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- General Admission – $175
5-hour training • handbook • certificate • supply list • water, snacks, coffee, and soda.
- General Admission – $175
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- Group/Team Rates available for shelters, salons, and clubs (10+)
Policies
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- Refunds/Transfers: inside 7 days you may transfer once to a future class or to another attendee otherwise no refund.
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- Accessibility: Venue is ADA-accessible; let us know any accommodations you need.
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- No Live Pets: For safety and focus, please leave pets at home.
FAQs
Will I practice CPR?
Yes—on demo dogs with instructor feedback.
Is there a certification?
You’ll receive a certificate of completion (great for clients and employers).
Can kids attend?
Ages 12+ with a participating adult.
I’m a pro—will this help with client trust?
Absolutely. Displaying your certificate and kit boosts credibility and preparedness.
Do you offer private trainings?
Yes—on-site or virtual for teams and community groups. Ask about custom dates.
Ready to Feel Prepared Instead of Panicked?
Pets give us unconditional love—give them the gift of preparedness.
February 15th
For Organizers & Teams
Want Mary to train your staff, rescue, or neighborhood group?
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- Flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends)
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- Volume pricing
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- Certificates for all attendees
