FVCC will host first aid workshop for pets Oct. 28

A free first aid workshop for dog owners will be held next week at the Flathead Valley Community College in Libby.

The two-hour workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in room 113.

Dog owners will learn how to release their canines from traps and snares.

Montana K9 Safety is hosting the event that will be presented by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Paul Antczak, one of the stars of the Mountain Man tv show.

Participants will learn trapping regulations, trap release techniques, hands-on skills and about a trap release tool kit.

Registration is mandatory. To register, go to MontanaK9safety.com.

Trapping season begins soon in Montana. In Northwest Montana, the season for beaver, mink, muskrat and otter begins Friday, Nov. 1. Bobcat, fisher and marten begins Dec. 1.

Wolf trapping season dates will be announced at a later date.

Montana K9 Safety, which is based in Bigfork, is dedicated to supporting pet owners, sporting dog enthusiasts, veterinary and animal professionals, pet care professionals, pet sitters and walkers, animal shelter workers/volunteers, animal rescue workers, emergency first responders, park employees, utility workers, delivery drivers and anyone else who genuinely cares for animals by providing training for one single overwhelming objective, saving lives through training.

For more information, call 406-314-7024 or email info.montanak9safety@gmail.com.