A field-tested first aid manual for people who work dogs—search & rescue, hunting, protection, service, detection, and sport. Clear, actionable steps show exactly what to do now, what can wait, and what to tell the vet. No fluff, no “feel-good” kit items—just proven techniques to stabilize the dog and buy time until professional care.Inside you’ll find:Immediate-action checklists for the most common emergencies in working and sporting dogs.The ABCs of field care, referral triggers, and what to say on the phone to a veterinarian.Step-by-step handling: safe restraint, transport, resuscitation (CPR/AR), wound irrigation, dressing principles, pain recognition, and heat/cold management.A quick-reference index of emergencies A–Z: bleeding, fractures, choking, drowning, shock, seizures, snakebite, exertional heat illness, hypothermia, eye injuries, ear hematomas, poisoning/toxins, gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat), penetrating chest/abdominal wounds, gunshot and arrow wounds, frostbite, pad injuries, and more.Practical kit lists for real deployments—what’s essential, what’s optional, what to skip.Written by a veterinarian and licensed SAR/working-dog handler, this book reflects real-world field experience: calm, decisive actions that prevent small mistakes from becoming catastrophic outcomes. It isn’t a replacement for a veterinarian; it’s the tool that bridges the gap until you reach one.Prepared for professionals, by a professional.Learn more and access deployment-ready checklists and updates at mydogfirst.com