Paws On Safety

03/17/2026

May the dreams you hold dearest,

Be those which come true,

The kindness you spread,

Keep returning to you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all.

02/06/2026

Just a quick reminder there is a Dogsafe Canine First Aid course in Penticton coming up in March.

Date: Saturday March 14th
Location: SpareRoomCo, 260 E Okanagan Ave E. Penticton
Time: 9am to 5pm

If you have ever been in a situation and wondered how you would handle an emergency with your pet, this course is for you.

There is no ambulance to call and there is no 24 hour emergency vet in Penticton. Having the knowledge and skills to deal with an accident, injury or illness could make all the difference for a positive outcome.

Lots and lots of topics covered in class including Artificial Respiration and CPR. Each student has the use of their own life size canine CPR manikin with working lungs and pulse as well as a first aid kit to practice bandaging techniques plus 116 page manual "Everything Your Dog Wants You To Know In An Emergency.

A great course for dog owners and dog professionals.
For more information/registration details and a full list of topics covered in class : https://pawsonsafety.ca

01/12/2026

Dogsafe Canine First Aid course coming up on Saturday March 14th in Penticton.

A great course for any dog owner and dog professional.

12/31/2025

Perhaps the best New Year resolution is learning to see the world the way dogs do.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. May 2026 bring you all everything you hope for.

12/24/2025

From our home to yours, warmest wishes for a joyful Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

May your days be merry and bright, and your heart be light.
🐾♥️🐾

12/22/2025

We all probably know the feeling of eating too much at Christmas dinner, or enjoying one too many baked goodies. Your dog can suffer the same symptoms of over-indulgence so it makes sense to watch and be aware of their diet extra carefully at this time of year.

You might think you’re being kind by giving your dog a special treat by sharing your favourite holiday foods with him and you want to include them in the festivities, but things like rich gravy, fat scraps, turkey skin and cake can upset the digestion. Cooked bones are also not recommended as they can splinter and injure an animal’s mouth, throat or intestines that will result in a hefty vet bill. Stick to healthy treats designed especially for dogs (there are plenty of options out there) or add some plain cooked turkey meat to their regular food as a treat.

Chocolate is a definite no-no and is highly toxic to dogs so ensure those lovely chocolate gifts under the tree are hidden out of the way of prying noses.

If you put out bowls of nuts, candy, chips or other goodies for your guests, remember to keep them from your animal’s reach when you leave the room unless you 100% trust your dog not to help himself. During the busy Christmas period with so much going on it's easy to forget about the possible hazards to our pets.

Ask the kids not to feed your dog any table scraps or other goodies no matter how guilty the dog makes them feel. Managing a young dog is often like managing a toddler, so a little careful planning can make all the difference for a safe and happy Holiday Season.

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11/18/2025

A big Thank You to everyone that attended the Dogsafe Canine First Aid class on Saturday. You were a great group and made it lots of fun.

I am working on scheduling a new date for another class in early 2026 and will confirm once I have the location and date confirmed. It will either be Saturday January 31st or Saturday March 7th.

Stay tuned for updates.

In the meantime if you would like to know what topics are covered in a Dogsafe course, please visit: www.pawsonsafety.ca

11/03/2025

If your dog likes peanut butter and you give it to them regularly, be sure to check the label first.

Here's why.

10/28/2025

The Dogsafe Canine First Aid course coming up on November 15th is sold out.

The next class will be in early 2026 - stay tuned and check back here for new class dates for January.

10/16/2025

10/13/2025

Wishing everyone, four legs and two a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hope we can all find the time to give thanks for the people and good things in our lives.

10/03/2025

Have you ever considered what you would do if your dog was hurt or ill and how you would react if it were an emergency situation? Would you be ready and able to help your dog?

Emergencies can have negative affects on you, both physically and psychologically, if you are not prepared. DOGSAFE® will teach you how to assess any emergency incident and teach you what to do if:

your dog is choking
requires CPR
has a wound or joint injury
gets impaled by a stick
eats something toxic
experiences heat stroke or hypothermia
has a seizure

Plus many more topics covered in class. 116 page student manual included which is invaluable for future reference. Full day day class with lots of hands on practice.

We offer real-life training for real-life experiences. Your dog is depending on you.

For more information, class topics and registration details - www.pawsonsafety.ca
THIS WILL BE THE FINAL CLASS FOR 2025:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th
SPAREROOMCO, 260 E OKANAGAN AVENUE, PENTICTON