It is important to be well versed in dog first aid and to have a variety of first aid treatments on hand just in case there may be times when you can't spare a second to load your pet into the car or have access to a nearby emergency pet center. Learn how to apply dog first aid techniques to save your dog's life, such as the Heimlich maneuver. It is important to note that dog first aid is not a substitute for treatment. You should take your dog to a vet immediately after his condition is stable enough for transport.