Promoting health and fitness

for dogs and their owners

Our AKC Fit Dog program promotes healthy lifestyles for dogs and their owners through physical activity. As a Fit Dog club, we encourage canine fitness and offer walks and outdoor classes that can contribute to Fit Dog titles

What is QPR?

Question. Persuade. Refer.

Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.

Just like CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver, QPR is a lifesaving skill that can be learned. By training in QPR, individuals can recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and learn how to question, persuade, and refer someone to get help.

What is a "Gatekeeper"?

According to the Surgeon General’s National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.

Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.

What does it mean to be QPR Gatekeeper certified?

As a Gatekeeper, you will learn how to do the following:

Identify and support individuals at risk of suicide through effective questioning, persuasion, and referral strategies.
Access resources for yourself or learn more about suicide prevention.
Recognize common underlying factors that contribute to suicidal behavior.
Identify warning signs of suicide.
Connect individuals in crisis with appropriate help and support services.

Can you tell me more about eligibility, cost, and location of training?

QPR Training Eligibility:
Anyone can participate in QPR training, although it’s recommended for teenagers and adults.

Course Details:
This one-hour course teaches basic skills that anyone can master.

Cost:
QPR training is offered free of charge, with donations gratefully accepted.

Training Locations:
We typically host trainings in our CWAC training room in Holiday. However, we’re happy to travel to accommodate groups upon request.

How do I contact you about training?

Simple! Just fill out the form below and our Gatekeeper trainer, Harleigh Poulson, will get back to you within 48hrs.

If you have basic questions, you can also email Harleigh at harleigh@canineswithacause.org