Red Fox Learning

11/01/2026

What Should Be in a Dog First Aid Kit?
A Simple Checklist
A dog first aid kit is essential for every pet owner. It allows you to respond quickly to common emergencies like cuts, bleeding, sprains, or sudden illness while you contact your vet. In January, having a kit ready is especially useful because winter walks can involve ice, grit, and injuries from rough ground.
A basic dog first aid kit may include:
• sterile dressings and bandages
• cohesive wrap bandage
• antiseptic wipes or saline
• tweezers for ticks or debris
• scissors with blunt ends
• disposable gloves
• a thermometer (pet-safe)
• a blanket for warmth and shock prevention
• muzzle or soft restraint option (pain can cause dogs to bite)
• emergency contact numbers
Your kit should also include your vet’s details and your nearest emergency vet. If you’re unsure what to include, Red Fox Learning can recommend a practical kit based on your dog’s lifestyle.
We offer dog first aid courses in Durham and Teesside and can help you learn how to use the items correctly.

10/01/2026

Preach!! 🙌

09/01/2026

Winter Dog Safety: Common January Injuries and How First Aid Helps
January brings unique risks for dogs. Slippery pavements, cold weather, and darker walks can increase the chances of injury. Dogs can slip, cut pads on ice or grit, or get hypothermia if exposed for too long. Knowing basic dog first aid helps you respond quickly and reduce complications.
Common winter dog issues include:
• cuts and grazes on paws
• sprains or strains from slipping
• hypothermia in small or short-coated dogs
• ingestion of grit, salt, or antifreeze
• accidents during darker walks

A dog first aid course helps owners recognise signs of pain, injury, and illness early, and teaches the safe first steps to take. If you want to feel confident on winter walks, Red Fox Learning offers dog first aid training in Teesside.

Book via www.redfoxlearning.co.uk.

07/01/2026

Just an FYI for dog slaves!!

🦠❗️CONFIRMED PARVOVIRUS CASE❗️🦠
This week we have had several vomiting and diarrhoea cases with some testing positive for Parvovirus.

❗️Common symptoms❗️
🦠Vomiting
🦠Bloody/ Foul smelling Diarrhoea
🦠lethargic/ extreme weakness
🦠loss of appetite
🦠dry gums
🦠abdominal pain

❗️Important to know❗️
⚠️Parvovirus is highly contagious
⚠️Treatment usually requires hospitalisation
⚠️Contact us urgent as parvovirus can be fatal

❗️What to expect❗️
🩺Contact us for an appointment
🩺Our receptionist may ask you to wait in your car before we do a parvovirus test
🩺Case dependent- our vet may recommend further investigation such as bloodwork or hospitalisation
🩺Severe vomiting and diarrhoea cases are not an overnight fix, we may ask for check ups
🩺The vet may prescribe a range of medications or a prescription diet to help your dog

Contact us on 📞0191 5130913

06/01/2026

Dis is der life, under floor heating, personal fire, I is stay forever. Mama is talking about a drag round the Lake District tomorrow. Nope. I iz on strike.

06/01/2026

Anyone looking to get a community defibrillator?

Set your community up for 2026 with a free British Heart Foundation funded defibrillator.

Applications for BHF's community defib fund are set to close next month!

Find out if your community group is eligible and how to apply here: bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/apply-for-a-free-defibrillator-for-your-community

04/01/2026

🐈‍⬛ Pet First Aid Qualifications – Hartlepool, 21 February 🚑

If you work with dogs or cats, these accredited qualifications are designed to boost your skills, confidence and professionalism:
🐶 Pet First Aid for Pet Professionals – Level 3 (VTQ)
Ideal for groomers, walkers, boarders, trainers, sitters and anyone responsible for animal welfare. Learn to recognise early signs of illness or injury and give safe, effective first aid.
🐾 Advanced Pet First Aid – Level 3 (VTQ)
Perfect if you want to deepen your knowledge, build on existing skills and feel fully prepared for more complex emergencies involving dogs and cats.
Both courses are accredited and endorsed by Skills for Care and TQUK, with a 3 year nationally recognised certificate, CPD hours, online resources, and 24/7 video access included. They are blended courses: online learning (approx. 6 hours) + practical session.

📍 Hartlepool
📅 21 February (Saturday so you don’t let your walkies down!)

Go to https://www.redfoxlearning.co.uk/course-booking to book your place or find out which course is right for you.

31/12/2025

I know it’s cliche but here’s 2025!

Was it perfect? No.
Did I hit every goal? Also no… but to be fair, I didn’t actually set any.

Am I doing it all again? Absolutely. Bring on 2026 — new challenges, more human and pet first aid, more attempts to sneak my way into festivals, and the ongoing mission of keeping myself and two furry beasts alive. Fingers crossed.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported my little dream of saving lives and somehow making a living from it. I’ll be seeing the New Year in from a city centre first aid post… again. And yes, I genuinely love it.

Wishing you all the very best for 2026.

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29/12/2025

Start 2026 with life-saving skills 💚
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or small business owner — being first aid trained means you're ready when it matters most.
🗓️ 7th February – Darlington in the gorgeous Riverside Cottage of Rise & Bloom
📍 Ideal for nurseries, schools & workplaces
✅ OFSTED & HSE compliant qualifications
📲 Scan the QR code or visit https://www.redfoxlearning.co.uk/course-booking to book your spot!

💬 “Heroes aren’t born. They’re trained.”
Let’s make 2026 safer, together.

24/12/2025

We’re excited to be making another series of Channel 4’s The Dog House with Woodgreen. Once again, we’ll be following the expert team of dog-matchers, meeting this year’s rescue dogs, and of course, getting to the know the amazing people who are looking to offer them a lifelong home

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us!

And if you New Years Resolution is to learn First Aid check our website for upcoming pet and human classes.