Association of INTO Dogs Inaugural Canine First Responder and CFR Instructor Course 13th and 14th of September 2008.

What a really fantastic fabulous course! I have to admit that I have never been on a First Aid course before, mainly based on my fear that if I was trained I wouldn’t be able to use these skills in an emergency! (Maybe you can understand what I mean, all that blood, and what if I fail and someone dies, would it be my fault?) But what a confidence building genius Mike is! I will never feel that way again. When I got the course notes, I thought, that looks daunting and we will never get through all of that material in one weekend. Well, we did! AND…! it was one of the most enjoyable courses I have ever been on. I don't ever want to see a dog in physical distress, but now, if I did, I feel confident enough to deal with the situation competently. Jeremy Tanner, Dog Behaviourist.

WOW WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!  THANK YOU SO MUCH MIKE.
I cannot recommend this course and Mike highly enough. The man is not only a wonderful person but an amazing teacher. Never once did I feel stupid, no matter what questions I asked :-))
I now feel totally empowered, I would not hesitate to help a dog in distress and am looking forward to teaching others and would be chuffed if I only did half as well as Mike in his inspiration and pure generosity of spirit. It backs up positive reinforcement 100%

THANK YOU MIKE

Fee (Fiona Parker) Canine Behaviour Analyst.

Just surfaced after a very long sleep. Exhausted following one of the most enjoyable and productive weekends I have ever spent. Thank you all: Fee, Mike and Jeremy for your excellent company and making it such a special experience for me…

As to the course: The material is extremely comprehensive. My best advice is to, (Unlike me!) read the material and complete the knowledge tests at least once.

As to the training: You couldn’t wish for better. I have spent most of my life working in a training environment and Mike knocked my best efforts into the proverbial “Cocked hat”!

Very relaxed and creates an environment to match.

Very positive, all mistakes were made to feel like learning steps.

Completely at ease with the materials even though these where the first of these courses.

He has an enormous breadth of knowledge and we are SO fortunate to have access to his experiences.

But most of all he is one of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet— so genuine in fact, that the foregoing would embarrass him very much…… so don’t tell him ….. OK !

Very Sincerely

Michael Hayes (Canine Behaviourist)

Association of INTO Dogs Canine First Responder Course 20th September 2008

Congratulations to Angie Ingman, Bev Ward and Jaquie Stafford for completing the Canine First Responder Course. It was a great deal of fun and a laugh a minute. The Nottingham area now has three new Canine First Responders.

Hi Mike.

Thanks for the course today.... I really enjoyed it. Having done 'human' first aid it was still very useful doing this course and I have already confirmed the pulse in my two at home and they are alive!!!!! Really easy to find the pulse actually! I really will need a trailer soon though for my 'extended first aid kit'. Seriously though with a few additions I can easily accommodate dogs into my 1st aid kit in the car and now feel confident to do the same for human and canine alike. Excellent ….. Confidence is the key and you gave us that.

Thanks ……..

Can’t wait for the Instructors Course now !!

Lou

Louise Flack (Dog Listener)

I attended the Canine Responder course, followed by the Canine First Responder Instructor course last weekend. Our Trainer was Mike Jones.

This course is a must for anyone working or living with Dogs, If you have ever wondered what you would do if you or someone else’s dog was injured, then this is for you

I had my doubts whether I could do this, having had no first Aid experience but Mike is such a fantastic teacher with such a wealth of knowledge.

Mike made this course highly enjoyable, he taught in a calm, easy to follow manner with lots of opportunities to ask questions, never hurrying you to learn or making you feel stupid for asking questions.

I have come away being very glad that I took this valuable gift, knowing that I can now safely help an injured or sick animal in an emergency

I can highly recommend this course

Thanks Mike

Jackie Spencer ( Dog Listener/trainer)

Hi everyone

Just wanted to say how pleasant a weekend I just had with Mike, who is such a credit both to the INTO Dogs association and also to EFR as well. He is a lovely man who would not accept a penny toward his travel costs and managed to teach me Canine First Aid and INTO Dogs Instructor training despite my nerves! He put up with the constant interruptions in my household and my gaggle of mutts and he even came out on quick walks with us!!

Any of you who have not done the course then I highly recommend it and I have participants lined up to do courses with me already! Thank you Mike, you are a star!!

Katie Scott-Dyer A.D.T.B Gold level Instructor.

I had a great informative 2 days on both the Canine First Responder course and the Instructor course and now feel equipped to deal with an emergency situation. Hopefully I will never need to use the knowledge that I gained on the course but its good to know that my training will come to the fore if it is needed, and hopefully I won't put pressure and a bandage on a cut with glass in it!!! Oh, Mike and Michael, you were mean to give me that scenario!  I am practising my Instructor course at home and in the car, so I hope no-one can hear me repeating over and over 'Is this your dog?  My name is Mel, I am a canine first responder, can I help at all?'.  It was a pleasure to work with Mike and Michael and the other participants in the course and I wish everyone all the best for the future.'

Cheers

Speak soon

Mel Brown CFR Instructor Scotland

I found this course informative and fun. The course was very interesting but combined studying with practical work which made learning easier. I was shocked to discover what I had actually learned in such a short space of time. The instructors were open to comments and questions and created a great learning environment. This course has opened doors for me and for that I am grateful. I would recommend it anyone and everyone.

On the course ...I would recommend this course because of the learning style. It combines learning with putting it into practice so you don't even realise you are learning. I learned above what I thought I would as this course offers info on secondary first aid care as well as primary which makes it different from others out there. This course will be used in my future business plans and so I would definitely recommend it to others working with animals whether it be a dog walker to vet nurse.

On the provider ...MJ First aid training were in constant contact before and after the course from answering questions to providing materials etc. The approach was great. It would suit people with all different ways of learning. The Instructors were open to questions comments and feed back which made it a comfortable learning environment.

What I liked most...I liked the way the material was put into practice at every opportunity this made me learn points I didn't even realise I was learning. I shocked myself at how quickly I learned new things.

What I liked least ...That the weekend went too quickly I enjoyed it so much the weekend flew by and before I knew it I was all done :)

Dawn O’Donahue CFRI, Little Angel Pooch training, Kildare Town Ireland

Hi Mike,

Just wanted to pop you a quick email to say a HUGE thank you for yesterday's canine course. It was such fantastic value for money and so informative and professional - yet in a really friendly and welcoming environment. I couldn't have asked for better!

Lisa Stanbury, Kent

Hi Mike,

Another Testimonial for your website if you have any space left!

Would like to thank you for a very good day on the Canine First Responder Course yesterday, when I got home I realised how much I had learnt as I couldn't stop talking about all the procedures, to a bemused hubbie (an ex RN instructor himself), and I was impressed with the natural and calming teaching method, with constructive advice when required. The knowledge certainly seems to have sunk in! The Manual is excellent and look forward to the DVD when it's ready.  

A very professional course which I feel is invaluable to those in the Canine world and will certainly recommend.  Thanks Again, and Best Wishes,

Julie Pownall,