Dog Walker Certificate Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Question 1

What is the correct compression rate for performing CPR on a dog?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

Answer

15–20 compressions per minute

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60–80 compressions per minute

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30–40 compressions per minute

Question 2

How do you perform rescue breathing (artificial respiration) on a dog?

Accepted Answer

Close the dog's mouth, form a seal over its nose, and breathe gently until the chest rises

Answer

Breathe into the dog's mouth with its mouth held open

Answer

Compress the chest rapidly without any breaths

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Breathe into both nostrils simultaneously with the mouth open

Question 3

A dog is choking on an object and cannot cough it out. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Perform the canine Heimlich maneuver — sharp upward thrusts behind the rib cage — and seek immediate vet care

Answer

Wait and see if the object passes naturally

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Give the dog water to wash the object down

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Reach blindly into the dog's throat to remove the object

Question 4

What is the recovery position for an unconscious dog that is breathing?

Accepted Answer

On its side with the head slightly lower than the body to prevent choking on fluids

Answer

On its back with all four legs raised

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Sitting upright with the head supported

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Face-down in a prone position

Question 5

A dog is bitten by another dog during a walk, leaving a puncture wound. What should the dog walker do first?

Accepted Answer

Clean the wound with soap and water, apply pressure if bleeding, and immediately notify the owner and seek veterinary care

Answer

Ignore it if the dog does not seem bothered

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Apply antiseptic and continue the walk

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Bandage the wound tightly and complete the scheduled walk

Question 6

What should be in a professional dog walker's basic first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Gauze, bandage wrap, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, emergency vet contact, and the dog's owner contact

Answer

Treats, leashes, and a phone charger

Answer

Only a cell phone

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A dog brush, nail clippers, and shampoo