1. Place the dog on it's side with it's head extended. Remove its collar or harness.
2. Open its mouth and cautiously pull out its tongue with your fingers or a cloth. Hold the tongue to keep the airway open. If necessary, clear out its mouth with your fingers or a cloth.
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3. If breathing does not resume: Compress the rib cage sharply between the palms of your hands at the exact spot shown, then release immediately. Adjust the force to the dog's size (fingertips only f or a small dog; fingers extended and closed for a medium dog; fingers extended and open for a large dog). Look and listen for the air leaving its lungs. If the entry or return of air seems blocked, see CHOKING, then resume artificial respiration. Repeat compressions every 5 seconds for 1 minute, then recheck breathing.
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4. If breathing has not resumed: Grasp the dog's muzzle firmly and compress the lips and mouth shut. Place your mouth against the dog's nose and blow gently, watching for the chest to rise. If neces sary readjust your hand to seal air leaking from the mouth. Remove your mouth and look and listen for air leaving the dog's lungs. Repeat every 5 seconds for 1 minute, then recheck breathing. Repeat the process until dog begins to breathe.