Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid

04/15/2026

Thanks for participating in Giveaway #2 of Pet First Aid Awareness Month! The randomly drawn winner is... West Coast Pet Solutions via Instagram.

West Coast Pet Solutions will receive an amazing equipment and training prize pack from instructor Scarlett MacKenzie of Nice Dog, Scarlett.

Stay tuned here for the upcoming Week #3 Giveaway, it’s another fabulous prize gifted from one of our instructors.

And, if you are looking for Group Zoom classes, check out our calendar for classes with Scarlett!

See all WNW Pet First Aid and OFF THE GRID classes on our calendar at: https://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/

04/14/2026

CPR demo dog CasPeR was a hit at the recent Cottage Life Backyard Show in Ottawa this past weekend!

Did you know that First Aid Plus has been offering Walks 'N' Wags for more than 5 years? Instructor Jim Richards is knowledgeable and just a great person too!

Sign up for classes with First Aid Plus and all across the country here: https://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/

04/13/2026

Last several weeks to submit application! Apply NOW into Walks ‘N’ Wags Group Zoom Pet First Aid Instructor Course being held June 6 & 7, 2026!

We are looking for pet professionals looking to take their business to the next level.

Why join WNW’s Instructor family?
🐾 Bring a reputable educational program to your community.
🐾 Flexible schedule to compliment your existing pet business.
🐾 Teach as little, or as often as you wish. Our minimum is only 3 courses taught every 2 years.
🐾 Earn extra income doing something meaningful.
🐾 Work alongside our incredible team of pet professionals and be part of our community.

We would love to hear from interested parties across Canada; however, we are particularly looking for candidates in:
🐾 Tri-cities, Okanagan, Cariboo, Victoria, and South Kootenays BC
🐾 Northern and Southeastern Alberta
🐾 Saskatchewan
🐾 Manitoba
🐾 Northern Ontario and Southwestern Ontario
🐾 Montreal, Quebec
🐾 Yukon
🐾 NWT
🐾 Nunavut
🐾 Newfoundland
🐾 PEI and NB

We are also happy to chat with interested parties from the USA and other countries.

Learn more about becoming a Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Instructor via https://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/ and email us for application.

04/12/2026

It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week!

Here are some great resources from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention

04/09/2026

CONTEST NOW CLOSED!
🥳Pet First Aid Awareness Month Giveaway #2! 🥳

Today we launch our second giveaway for Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Enter to win an amazing equipment and training package from Zoom and Ottawa-based instructor Scarlett MacKenzie of Nice Dog, Scarlett.

PRIZE AVAILABLE
🐾Rapid Rewards treat pouch with waist belt, 6' light leash, 126g bag of Crumps Naturals Mini Trainers (freeze dried beef liver), clicker ring, two collapsible travel bowls, and a 41-page manual on Manners Level 1. Also comes with a 30 minute Zoom training session with Scarlett to learn how to use the items!

HOW TO ENTER
🐾 Follow Nice Dog, Scarlett and Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid.
🐾Tag a friend on this post. That’s it! Too easy.
🐾 Tag as many friends as you would like for multiple entries! Each friend tagged is one entry.
🐾 You can also tag friends on our Instagram account at for additional entries.

OTHER DETAILS
🐾 Open to residents of Canada ages 18 years and older.
🐾 Walks ‘N’ Wags Instructors and staff may not enter this contest.
🐾 Contest closes at 9:00pm PT Tuesday April 14, 2026.
🐾 Winner will be randomly drawn and notified on Wednesday April 15, 2026 by private message.
🐾 Winner will have 7 days to respond with mailing address to claim their prize. If there is no response prize is forfeited and we will draw a new winner.
🐾 We reserve the right to publish the names of winners on our social media pages.
🐾This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook or Instagram

Good luck to everyone who enters and thank you for helping spread Pet First Aid Awareness!

Learn more about Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid via www.walksnwags.com

04/08/2026

It's time for the Wednesday Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid Weekend Update. Classes in several terrific locations this week!

IN PERSON PET FIRST AID
• Nanaimo BC: April 12 with Pawsitive Touch Canine Massage
• Sechelt BC: April 11 with First Aid "Fur" Pets Preventative Care Centre
• Grande Prairie AB: April 11 with Alpha Delta Connections Ltd.
• Stittsville ON: April 11 with Dragonluck Kennels

GROUP VIRTUAL PET FIRST AID AND OFF THE GRID
• Next group Zoom Pet First Aid class is: May 23 & 24 with Nice Dog, Scarlett
• Next group Zoom OFF THE GRID (for Pet First Aid grads only) class is: May 30 with Nice Dog, Scarlett

Learn more and register for the above (+ many other 2026 dates & locations) via: http://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/

04/08/2026

Thanks for participating in Giveaway #1 of Pet First Aid Awareness Month! The randomly drawn winner is... via Instagram.

will receive an amazing prize pack of assorted Atlantic Canada dog treats from instructor Jennifer Blackman of Wag Canine Recreation Centre.

Stay tuned here for the upcoming Week 2 Giveaway, it's another fabulous prize gifted from one of our instructors.

And, if you are in the Maritimes, a heads up that Jennifer teaches regularly in Nova Scotia and is also available for classes in New Brunswick!

See all WNW Pet First Aid and OFF THE GRID classes on our calendar at: https://walksnwags.com/pet-first-aid-courses/

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 🐰🐣🌷

Just a quick reminder to ensure your pets won’t find any Easter chocolate today.

If your pet does get into trouble please call Pet Poison Helpline or ASPCA Poison Control for help. ☎️

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

Contest closed! Watch for Giveaway #2!
🥳Pet First Aid Awareness Month Giveaway #1! 🥳

Today we launch our first giveaway for Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Enter to win an amazing selection of Atlantic Canadian Treats delivered to your door from Nova Scotia instructor Jennifer Blackman of Wag Canine Recreation Centre.

PRIZE AVAILABLE
🐾 4 bags of treats, including: East Coast Pet Pantry (PEI) Freeze Dried Salmon Bites, Freeze Dried Beef Liver, and Crazy Dog Dehydrated Treats (NS) Beef Lung and Honey Beefers.

HOW TO ENTER
🐾 Follow Wag Canine Recreation Centre and Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid.
🐾Tag a friend on this post. That’s it! Too easy.
🐾 Tag as many friends as you would like for multiple entries! Each friend tagged is one entry.
🐾 You can also tag friends on our Instagram account at for additional entries.

OTHER DETAILS
🐾 Open to residents of Canada ages 18 years and older.
🐾 Walks ‘N’ Wags Instructors and staff may not enter this contest.
🐾 Contest closes at 9:00pm PT Tuesday April 7, 2026.
🐾 Winner will be randomly drawn and notified on Wednesday April 8, 2026 by private message.
🐾 Winner will have 7 days to respond with mailing address to claim their prize. If there is no response prize is forfeited and we will draw a new winner.
🐾 We reserve the right to publish the names of winners on our social media pages.
🐾This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook or Instagram

Good luck to everyone who enters and thank you for helping spread Pet First Aid Awareness!

Learn more about Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid via www.walksnwags.com