CPR, choking response, wound care, poisoning protocols, and handler wellness — built for veterans whose dogs are their lifeline. One course. One price. Lifetime access.
in-depth modules
one-time, forever yours
included on completion
This isn't a generic pet first aid course. It's built for veteran handlers who depend on their dogs daily — covering the emergencies that actually happen in the field.
Heimlich maneuver for dogs, how to clear an obstructed airway, when to act and when to get to a vet. The 60-second drill that could save your dog's life.
Recognize early warning signs in working dogs. Cooling protocols, field-safe interventions, and when to stop training before your dog collapses.
Common toxins service dogs encounter in public — plants, medications, cleaning agents. What to do in the first 10 minutes before you reach a vet.
Pressure bandaging, tourniquet application, paw injuries, lacerations. Step-by-step wound care protocols built for handlers who are the first and only responder.
Recognizing canine seizure types, safe handler response, and full CPR technique with compression rates and airway management for dogs.
What to carry, how to build a K9 first aid kit on a budget, and printable field protocols you can laminate and take anywhere.
The only K9 first aid course that covers you too. Veteran-specific burnout, the handler-dog bond under stress, and how to keep both of you operational.
7 modules built for veteran handlers who depend on their dogs daily. Start today, learn at your own pace, keep it forever.
Enroll Now — $49 →Once your dog can handle emergencies, the next step is selecting the right shelter dog and building a disability-specific service dog from scratch.
The complete guide to Volhard temperament testing, shelter evaluation, and selecting a dog with real service potential. Learn what scores actually mean for PTSD, mobility, and medical alert work.
View Course →PTSD, Mobility, Medical Alert, and Hearing Alert — each built around the specific Volhard profile and task chain your disability requires. Not generic dog training adapted from a YouTube source.
View Tracks →Run a structured 10-point temperament evaluation on any dog and get a score breakdown. The test is free — PawForward teaches you what the scores mean for your specific disability track.
Start Free Test →Service dog laws by state, shelter dog evaluation walkthroughs, handler wellness, and field stories from veterans who've done it. No paywalls.
Read the Blog →5 emergencies. 3–4 steps each. Choking, heatstroke, poisoning, bleeding, seizures — one page, designed to be stuck on the fridge or kept in the glovebox.
Dogs in PawForward's evaluation pipeline are waiting at local shelters — waiting for a veteran to assess their temperament and potential. Your donation feeds these dogs while they wait for their second chance.
Donations go directly to shelter dog care. Not tax-deductible.