Pet CPR and First Aid Training for Pet Owners, Handlers, and Working Dog Professionals
Fortis Canine LLC offers PetTech training in Port Saint Lucie and the Treasure Coast for lay persons with no medical training, dog and cat owners, professional dog handlers, dog trainers, dog shelter staff, law enforcement, Military personnel, and first responders.
Learn practical emergency response skills, improve preparedness, and build real confidence for choking events, bleeding control, trauma response, heat-related emergencies, evacuation planning, and outdoor safety.
Designed for Everyday Pet Owners and Working Professionals
This training is built for people with a wide range of experience levels, including those with no prior medical training. The instruction is suitable for companion animal households, working dog environments, and professional teams who want stronger emergency readiness.
PetTech Courses Offered Through Fortis Canine LLC
These classes support pet owners and pet professionals with practical emergency education that can improve readiness before veterinary care is reached.
PetSaver 8-Hour
A comprehensive full-day course covering pet CPR, first aid, handling, prevention awareness, and emergency response structure for owners and professionals who want broader practical training.
- How to assess a pet during an emergency
- How to recognize signs of respiratory or medical crisis
- Pet CPR response fundamentals
- Rescue breathing basics
- How to respond to choking situations
- Bleeding control and wound coverage concepts
- Bandaging basics and temporary protection of injuries
- Care priorities for shock, heat stress, and common trauma situations
- How to safely restrain and handle pets in emergencies
- How to prepare for veterinary transport
- Common prevention strategies for home and outdoor hazards
Lunch is provided by the instructor for the PetSaver class.
Pet CPR & First Aid 5-Hour
A focused emergency response class centered on essential CPR and first aid skills for collapse, choking, bleeding, trauma, and urgent incidents at home, in transit, or in the field.
- How to check responsiveness and breathing
- How to identify urgent signs quickly
- Pet CPR steps and response sequence
- Rescue breathing basics
- How to respond to choking emergencies
- Bleeding control techniques
- Wound care fundamentals
- Bandaging basics for temporary stabilization
- How to respond to shock, seizures, and heat-related emergencies
- How to stabilize and move toward veterinary care with less delay
Hands-on practice is required for the CPR and First Aid portion.
Emergency Preparedness 4-Hour
A practical planning class for hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, evacuations, short-notice displacement, and pet supply readiness in Florida conditions.
- How to plan evacuation routes and supply staging
- How to build a 7-day kit for pets and people
- How to organize pet records, medications, and ID information
- How to identify local emergency contacts and backup veterinary options
- How to plan for pet-friendly sheltering and relocation
- How to build a canine first aid kit and trauma pouch
- How to prepare for flood, tornado, and storm-specific safety issues
- How to reduce delays when severe weather develops quickly
Hiking with Dogs 90-Minute
A short, useful safety class for owners who hike, trail walk, travel outdoors, or spend active time in heat, brush, uneven terrain, and changing environmental conditions with their dogs.
- Trail hazard and environmental risk awareness
- Hydration and heat safety planning
- Paw protection and foot injury prevention
- Basic field first aid considerations
- What to carry on short and long hikes
- Tick, insect, and wildlife risk awareness
- How to respond if a dog becomes fatigued, overheated, or injured outdoors
- When to stabilize, stop activity, and move toward veterinary care
Pricing and Enrollment Structure
All prices are per person. Group rates are available upon request. Non-profit support is available upon request.
Hiking with Dogs
- 90-minute class
- Outdoor risk awareness focus
- Great for active dog owners
- Good entry-level add-on course
Emergency Preparedness
- 4-hour planning class
- Storm, evacuation, and supply readiness
- Strong Florida preparedness focus
- Useful for homes and teams
Pet CPR & First Aid
- 5-hour focused emergency training
- Core CPR and first aid topics
- Hands-on practice required
- Strong fit for owners and professionals
PetSaver 8-Hour
- Full-day comprehensive training
- Broader emergency care instruction
- Lunch provided by instructor
- Group pricing available on request
What to Expect During Class
No Live Dogs Used
No live dogs are used during training. Instruction is structured for safe learning without using live animals during class exercises.
Hands-On Practice Required
Hands-on practice is required for the CPR and First Aid portion so students actively work through essential emergency response skills.
PetSaver Lunch Included
For the PetSaver 8-Hour class, lunch is provided by the instructor as part of the training day.
The Importance of Learning Pet CPR and First Aid
For pet owners and families
- Emergencies often happen before a veterinary team can intervene
- Knowing what to do can reduce panic and improve response speed
- Early action can help control bleeding, protect wounds, and support transport
- Prepared owners can recognize distress earlier and act faster
- No previous medical training is required to benefit from class instruction
For handlers and professional teams
- Dog trainers, shelter staff, handlers, law enforcement, Military, and first responders may encounter urgent canine emergencies
- Emergency readiness strengthens professionalism and operational confidence
- Prepared teams can stabilize incidents while veterinary care is arranged
- Training supports safer handling and more structured decision-making
- CPR and first aid education can strengthen team preparedness
PetTech certification is valid for two years and is recognized nationwide within the veterinary and pet care community.
Group Training, Agency Requests, and Non-Profit Support
Great fit for
- Lay persons with no medical training
- Dog and cat owners
- Professional dog handlers
- Dog trainers
- Dog shelter staff
- Law enforcement teams
- Military working dog teams
- First responders
Available by request
- Private group training
- Company or agency instruction
- Group rates for larger bookings
- Custom scheduling options
- Non-profit support options
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take these PetTech classes?
These classes are suitable for lay persons with no medical training, dog and cat owners, professional dog handlers, dog trainers, dog shelter staff, law enforcement personnel, Military personnel, first responders, and families who want stronger emergency readiness for their pets.
Do I need medical experience to attend?
No. This training is appropriate for lay persons with no medical training and is structured for practical learning.
What are the current class prices?
Hiking with Dogs is $49.00 per person, Emergency Preparedness is $99.00 per person, Pet CPR & First Aid 5-Hour is $129.00 per person, and PetSaver 8-Hour is $149.00 per person.
Are group rates available?
Yes. Group rates are available upon request.
Is non-profit support available?
Yes. Non-profit support is available upon request.
What is the difference between PetSaver and Pet CPR & First Aid?
PetSaver 8-Hour is a more comprehensive full-day course and includes lunch provided by the instructor. Pet CPR & First Aid 5-Hour is a shorter focused class centered on essential CPR and first aid response skills.
How long is the certification valid?
PetTech certification is valid for two years and is recognized nationwide within the veterinary and pet care community.
Are live dogs used during training?
No. No live dogs are used during training.
Is hands-on practice included?
Yes. Hands-on practice is required for the CPR and First Aid portion of the training.
Is lunch provided for the PetSaver class?
Yes. Lunch is provided by the instructor for the PetSaver 8-Hour class.
Book PetTech Training with Fortis Canine LLC
Promote safer pet ownership, better emergency planning, and stronger response confidence with PetTech courses offered in Port Saint Lucie, Florida through Fortis Canine LLC.
Current pricing is $49.00 for Hiking with Dogs, $99.00 for Emergency Preparedness, $129.00 for Pet CPR & First Aid 5-Hour, and $149.00 for PetSaver 8-Hour, all per person.
Group rates are available upon request and non-profit support is available upon request.
No live dogs are used during training. Hands-on practice is required for CPR and First Aid, and lunch is provided by the instructor for the PetSaver class.