Questions?
Our dog training specialists are happy to help you to learn more about this course and find out if it's the right fit for your dog and you.
Fees
$20 + GST per dog, per walk
Location
Throughout Edmonton
Join an Edmonton Humane Society trainer and other dog-and-handler teams for a structured group walk in different locations throughout the city.
These drop-in training walks provide an opportunity to practice everyday skills in a real-world environment while helping your dog learn to remain calm and neutral around other dogs, people and common neighbourhood distractions.
Pack Walks Are Not Off-Leash Play Sessions
Dogs will not be expected to greet or interact directly with one another. Each dog-and-handler team will be encouraged to maintain an appropriate amount of space based on the dog’s comfort level.
Who Should Attend?
These walks may benefit:
- Dogs who need more practice walking politely on leash.
- Dogs who become distracted or excited around other dogs.
- Dogs working on calmness and neutrality.
- Shy or uncertain dogs who benefit from controlled exposure.
- Adolescent dogs developing their real-world skills.
- Owners looking for guided training practice outside of a classroom.
- Graduates of EHS training classes who want to continue building their skills.
Dogs must be able to be safely managed by their handler in a group and public environment. If your dog has a history of aggression or significant reactivity, please contact our team before registering so we can help determine whether a pack walk is an appropriate option.
What to Expect
During each walk, we may work on:
- Loose-leash walking.
- Checking in with the handler.
- Calmly passing other dogs and people.
- Engage and disengage exercises.
- Focus around distractions.
- Appropriate distance and handler advocacy.
- Basic obedience skills.
- Confidence in new environments.
- Calm group movement.
- Reducing frustration or overexcitement on walks.
What to Bring
To start each group walk on the right paw, make sure you bring the following:
- A secure, properly fitted collar or harness.
- A standard six-foot leash — for everyone’s safety, no retractable leashes.
- Plenty of small, high-value treats.
- Waste bags.
- Water for you and your dog.
- Weather-appropriate clothing.
Walk locations will vary. As these sessions take place outdoors, participants should be prepared for changing weather and walking conditions.
Register Today
Please check back later to see when bookings for this class become available. You can also explore similar classes we have available, such as Hustle Your Walk or Leash Reactivity 101.