| Doberman Pinscher Club of America |
| Public Education Committee Website |
DOG HEIMLICH MANEUVER TYPE 1: * Lay the animal on its side. * Put one hand on its spine and the other hand on its belly. * With the hand on belly , push inward and upward with quick short motions. * Look in mouth for object and remove. TYPE 2 * Lift the animal off the ground and hold it vertically (head up and spine against your chest.) * With arms around belly push inward and upward with quick short motions. * Check mouth for object and remove. TYPE 3 * Kneel behind the standing animal. * Place hands under belly just below the rib cage. * Push inward and upward with quick, short motions. * Check mouth and remove any object. Remember you have about 4 minutes!! |