Confidently care for pets when help isn’t nearby
If you spend time in the backcountry, love remote hikes, or just want to be prepared for anything when you’re out with your pet, Off The Grid is the next step after completing the 10-hour Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid course.
Whether you’re exploring trails, working on the farm, or live somewhere rural, this course gives you the knowledge to act quickly and effectively in emergencies—especially when veterinary help isn’t around the corner.
You’ll learn how to plan, improvise, and provide prolonged care in remote or unpredictable environments.
Who Should Take Off The Grid?
This course is made for:
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Outdoor adventurers and campers
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Dog walkers and pet sitters
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Farmers, hunters, and rural residents
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Cabin owners and backpackers
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Anyone wanting extra training for emergencies
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Pet parents in areas with limited vet access
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Urban pet owners wanting to prepare for disasters
Course Overview
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Supplemental to our Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid course
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3-hour hands-on class
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Learn how to assess and manage emergencies when help is hours away
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At least one live pet will be present in class
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Certification awarded after successful completion
What You’ll Learn
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Trip Planning & Risk Assessment
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Equipment Improvisation (use what’s on hand!)
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Prolonged Patient Care Techniques
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Advanced Shock and Pain Management
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Poisoning & Toxin Response
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Safe Pet Evacuation Strategies
Pricing & Supplies
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$75 + GST
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Includes manual, certification, and peace of mind
- Option to purchase a Pet First Aid Kit
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Bring your own pet? Ask us in advance!
- Must have taken the Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid course within the last 3 years. Proof of certification is required after payment. If not provided, the course fee will be refunded.
Next Course Date:
Date/Time: Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 9:30am-12:30pm – Off The Grid (3 hour course)
Location: Pet Therapy Society Of Northern Alberta (5204 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 0E6)
Please contact us to make arrangements for an email money transfer if you prefer not to pay with a credit card.

First Aid Kits
Pocket Pet First Aid Kit — $20 +GST
This kit is small and lightweight. It can be clipped to a pack, belt or leashes accessory ring. The rubber port allows you to use the pouch as a poop bag dispenser. Kit includes
- One Walks ‘n’ Wags Pet First Aid Pamphlet
- One Pair Latex Exam Gloves
- One First Aid Tape
- Three Gauze Pads
- Four Antiseptic Wipes
- Two Patch Adhesive Bandages
- One Elastic Bandage
Compact Pet First Aid Kit — $40.00 +GST
This kit organizes supplies into clear vinyl pockets for easy access. Curable bright orange fabric that is highly visible. Reflective piping makes easy to find in low light situations. A best seller! Kit includes:
- One Walks ‘n’ Wags Pet First Aid Pamphlet
- One Pair Latex Exam Gloves
- One Blunt Tip Scissors
- Four Gauze Pads 7.5cm x 7.5cm
- Four Gauze Pads 5cm x 7.5cm
- Three Gauze Rolls
- One Saline Solution
- Eight Antiseptic Wipes
- Two Wooden Tongue Depressor
- One Reusable Cloth Triangle Bandage
- One Instant Cold Pack
- Two Patch Adhesive Bandages
- One Elastic Bandage
- One Emergency Blanket
Large Pet First Aid Kit — $57.00 +GST
A large kit packed into a small space weighing in at less than 2lbs. This 75ps kit is highly water resistant and perfect for carrying in a backpack or bag. Kit includes:
- One Walks ‘n’ Wags Pet First Aid Pamphlet
- Two Pair Latex Exam Gloves
- Two Quality Conforming Gauze 5cm x 4.1m/2in x 4.5yd
- Two Quality Conforming Gauze 7.5cm x 4.1m/3in x 4.5yd
- Twenty 3″x 3″ Sterile Woven Gauze Pads
- One Quality Elastic Tensor Bandage 5cm x 4.5m/1in x 5yrd
- One ABD Sterile Pad 20 x 25cm/ 8x10in
- Two Triangular Bandages
- Fifteen Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Towelettes
- One Disposable Cold Pack
- One Emergency Blanket Foil Blanket
- Twenty-Five Assorted Fabric Adhesive Bandages- for the humans!
- One Water Resistant Carrying Bag