K9 Tactical First Aid

This is the manual for our in-person K9 Tactical First Aid class. Updated 2026 with CPR Guidelines. Written by a paramedic with focus on the initial care you can provide to help a dog who is injured or ill. We highly recommend you take an in-person class to learn how to use the skills and equipment this book covers. This K9 tactical first aid guidebook provides crucial information you need about bleeding control, wound packing, how to use different types of tourniquets, pressure bandages, hemostatic gauze and more! If you are looking for an in-depth first aid book with perfect pictures - this book isn't for you. This is a book that will help you help your dog in the initial moments of illness or injury as you treat and travel to an emergency vet.
You can find online training at traintorespond.com This book follows the current K9 Tactical Combat Casualty guide lines - K9 TCCC.
Module 1: SMART - Scene Safety, Muzzle, Assess, Rapidly Treat, Transport
Module 2: Scene Safety.
Module 3: Muzzling an injured K9.
Module 4: Assessment, vital signs.
Module 5: Rapidly treat life threats, The MARCH Assessment , Direct pressure, Hemostatic gauze, pressure bandages, tourniquets.
Module 6: Impaled objects, fractures, spinal injuries, tail injuries, internal bleeding, bite wounds, foot injuries, shock, bloat & heat emergencies..
Module 7: Preparing to give report to the emergency vet using SAMPLE, trauma kits.
When your best friend needs you the most, this guide can help you step up and be their hero or heroine.