View our extensive offerings for dog training, including private consultations at EHS.
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At EHS, we believe in nurturing compassion and empathy towards animals from a young age.
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Teachers, day-care programmers and other youth leaders - inspire youth by booking our many programs!
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Our many classes, including Pet First Aid, will give you exposure to a variety of educational tools.
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View our large library of Pet Guardian Resources, from behaviour resources to emergency preparedness!
Resources for Pet GuardiansJoin 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 […]
A hands-on educational after-school club for youth aged 13-17 who are ready to take their passion for animals to the next level. Over the course of 4 weeks, youth explore themes of compassion, leadership and gain a deeper understanding of animal welfare.
Join us on select non-instructional school days for fun, one-day youth camps designed for children ages 6-12. Learn about animal welfare & what it means to be a caring companion in our world!
Inspire youth to turn a love of animals into a fulfilling career! Explore the possibilities in our Careers with Animals program, designed for grades 7 – 12.
Give your small breed pup the chance to meet other puppies and people in a fun, safe and monitored environment! Our pop-in classes to help teach these young canines valuable social skills.
This May, inspire youth to celebrate the human-animal bond. Our free 5-day lesson plan for Be Kind to Animals Week promotes empathy and kindness towards companion animals.
Purr-fect for pet-loving kids aged 6 to 12, spend a week learning about pets and the work we do to help animals at EHS.
Join us for a four-day camp at EHS from March 30 – April 2! Designed for youth aged 6 to 12, learn about companion animals with crafting and games, plus experience a behind-the-scenes shelter tour.
Introducing The Link – a program designed to teach youth in grades 7-12 about the deep connection between violence towards pets and people.
Purr-fect for pet-loving kids, spend a day with us and learn about everything we do, including a behind-the-scenes look at shelter operations and how significant an impact our volunteers make, every day.
This one-hour program for youth aged 7 and up teaches essential skills for safe dog interactions and bite prevention.
Join us this November for fun, one-day camps for youth aged 6-12! Campers will step into the world of shelter work — learning how we care for animals, helping in shelter spaces and discovering the important role volunteers play.
The Edmonton Humane Society is excited to support youth literacy by offering a FREE Young Readers Program during Read In Week.
Come celebrate a birthday at the Edmonton Humane Society. Our birthday parties are purr-fect for youth aged 5 to 12!
Inspire compassion towards animals in youth with this one-hour educational program. Presented either at our facility or your school, learn about the basic needs of all animals and the five domains of animal welfare.
In this one-hour program, students will learn all about EHS, what an animal shelter is, and what goes on behind the scenes to make it run.
This 45-minute program is designed for children who will learn how to be “animal friends” through the power of a story, bringing to life themes of empathy and caring for living beings.
Designed for youth aged 10 to 15, this two-day course will teach students how to compassionately care for pets while their guardians are away.
A professional course for understanding canine behaviour ideal for anyone aiming to launch a professional dog training business or seriously elevate their skills.
Learn creative and challenging ways to tire your dog out while enhancing your bond in this fun class! We’ll introduce trick training, scent detection, agility, and other fun games.
Focused on training you and your dog to become model citizens and great representatives of the canine community. After an introduction to clicker training, you will learn the basics, such as sit, down, wait, stay, come, and walking skills.
This class will give your puppy a chance to meet different puppies and people each visit! We’ll help your puppy build valuable habits, practices, and commands.
This six-week course covers basic skills, such as: sit, down, come, stay, and watch, loose leash-walking, and recall. Our trainers provide guidance for you to help your dog become a model citizen and great representative of the canine community.
Be prepared with our two-day pet first aid course! We’ll teach you the skills you need to safely and confidently respond to pet emergencies.
Relationships can be ruff. Our trainers work with you and your canine companion to target impulse control and help develop good manners. Learn positive reinforcement methods to guide your dogs journey to become better canine citizen.
For graduates of Leash Reactivity 101 or equivalent who are wanting to further hone or improve skills in reactivity and leash management with their canine companion. If youre new to leash reactivity, you must first complete Leash Reactivity 101.
This is a six-week group class designed to help you and your dog build calm, focused behaviour on walks. This course is ideal for dogs who struggle with leash reactivity due to frustration, fear, or overexcitement.
Give your large breed pup the chance to meet other puppies and people in a fun, safe and monitored environment! Our pop-in classes to help teach these young canines valuable social skills.
We’ll take your obedience skills to the next level! Add new and more challenging skills to extend your dog’s distance, endurance, and focus with this next level training course.
This 6-week class is only for graduates from our Beginner Agility course. This course will further you and your dog’s agility skills!
Build confidence for you and your canine with recall and walking skills. Bad habits can be hard to break but our trainers are here to lend a paw as we safely take advantage of our large indoor & outdoor facilities.
This introductory, one-hour session is for you and your dog to learn about basic agility and have some fun!
This 6-week class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of agility! We’ll introduce you to the equipment and strategies used in agility, including jumps, tunnels, A-frame and dog-walk.
For the shy guys who might get overwhelmed easily.
Help fearful dogs become more confident and face fears using slow exposure and gentle reinforcement methods.
Help your dog feel safer and more comfortable during grooming, handling and veterinary care. Learn how to introduce common care routines, including nail trims, brushing, bathing, tooth brushing, body handling and veterinary examinations.