Dog Walker Certificate Emergency Procedures and First Aid 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct compression rate for performing CPR on a dog?
- 15–20 compressions per minute
- 100–120 compressions per minute (Correct answer)
- 60–80 compressions per minute
- 30–40 compressions per minute
Correct answer: 100–120 compressions per minute
Canine CPR follows a rate of 100–120 chest compressions per minute, matching the guidelines adapted from human CPR protocols by veterinary organizations.
Question 2: How do you perform rescue breathing (artificial respiration) on a dog?
- Breathe into the dog's mouth with its mouth held open
- Close the dog's mouth, form a seal over its nose, and breathe gently until the chest rises (Correct answer)
- Compress the chest rapidly without any breaths
- Breathe into both nostrils simultaneously with the mouth open
Correct answer: Close the dog's mouth, form a seal over its nose, and breathe gently until the chest rises
For dogs, you seal their mouth closed and deliver rescue breaths through the nostrils, watching for chest rise to confirm air is entering the lungs.
Question 3: A dog is choking on an object and cannot cough it out. What is the appropriate response?
- Wait and see if the object passes naturally
- Perform the canine Heimlich maneuver — sharp upward thrusts behind the rib cage — and seek immediate vet care (Correct answer)
- Give the dog water to wash the object down
- Reach blindly into the dog's throat to remove the object
Correct answer: Perform the canine Heimlich maneuver — sharp upward thrusts behind the rib cage — and seek immediate vet care
The canine Heimlich maneuver uses sharp upward abdominal thrusts to dislodge foreign objects, and any choking dog requires immediate veterinary evaluation afterward.
Question 4: What is the recovery position for an unconscious dog that is breathing?
- On its back with all four legs raised
- On its side with the head slightly lower than the body to prevent choking on fluids (Correct answer)
- Sitting upright with the head supported
- Face-down in a prone position
Correct answer: On its side with the head slightly lower than the body to prevent choking on fluids
The lateral (side-lying) recovery position with a slightly lowered head prevents the dog from aspirating fluids and keeps the airway open.
Question 5: A dog is bitten by another dog during a walk, leaving a puncture wound. What should the dog walker do first?
- Clean the wound with soap and water, apply pressure if bleeding, and immediately notify the owner and seek veterinary care (Correct answer)
- Ignore it if the dog does not seem bothered
- Apply antiseptic and continue the walk
- Bandage the wound tightly and complete the scheduled walk
Correct answer: Clean the wound with soap and water, apply pressure if bleeding, and immediately notify the owner and seek veterinary care
Puncture wounds from dog bites are prone to infection and must be cleaned, assessed, reported to the owner, and evaluated by a veterinarian promptly.
Question 6: What should be in a professional dog walker's basic first aid kit?
- Treats, leashes, and a phone charger
- Gauze, bandage wrap, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, emergency vet contact, and the dog's owner contact (Correct answer)
- Only a cell phone
- A dog brush, nail clippers, and shampoo
Correct answer: Gauze, bandage wrap, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, emergency vet contact, and the dog's owner contact
A professional first aid kit for dog walkers should include wound care supplies, antiseptic, tweezers for ticks or splinters, and all critical contact information.
Dog Walker Certificate Emergency Procedures and First Aid 1
What is the correct compression rate for performing CPR on a dog?