Education

• Educators

The Link

Introducing The Link – a program designed to teach youth in grades 7-12 about the deep connection between violence towards pets and people.

• Youth

EHS Winter Day Camps

Purr-fect for pet-loving kids, spend a day with us at EHS on winter break 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.

• Educators

Dog Bite Prevention

This one-hour program for youth aged 7 and up teaches essential skills for safe dog interactions and bite prevention.

EHS Fall Day Camps

Throughout the month of November, join us for our single-day camps for youth aged 6 – 12. Choose between four themes of camps to find the purr-fect one for your child.

• Educators

Read In Week

The Edmonton Humane Society is excited to support youth literacy by offering a FREE Young Readers Program during Read In Week.

• Youth

Birthday Paw-ties

Come celebrate a birthday at the Edmonton Humane Society. Our birthday parties are purr-fect for youth aged 5 to 12!

• Adult

Introduction to Dog Behaviour and Training

Our six-week class is perfect for groomers, dog-walkers, kennel attendants, and anyone who is passionate about understanding dogs better!

• Educators

Caring Companions

In this one-hour program, participants will learn about the basic needs of all animals and the five freedoms of animal welfare.

• Educators

Who We Are & What We Do

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.

• Educators

Young Readers Program

This 45-minute program is designed for children who will learn how to be “animal friends” through the power of a story that teaches how to interact appropriately with animals.

• Educators

Be Kind to Animals Week

Every year in May, we offer a free 5-day lesson plan for educators teaching grades K-6 to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week.

• Youth

Pet-Sitters

Designed for youth aged 10 to 15, this one day course will teach students how to compassionately care for pets while their owners are away.

EHS Summer Camps

Purr-fect for pet-loving kids aged 6 to 12, sign-up for camp and spend a week learning about pets and the work we do to help animals at EHS.

• Dog Training

Private Consultations

This unique service will provide you and your family with knowledge and techniques to manage a variety of behaviour challenges in a customized plan.

• Adult

Dog Behaviour and Training Methodology Certificate

Through this course, you’ll receive current information on dog behaviour, dog body language, current training techniques and, of course, how to manage interactions with people.

• Dog Training

Brain Busters

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.

• Dog Training

Basic Obedience

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.

• Dog Training

Puppy Pop-in

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.

• Dog Training

Puppy Basics

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.

• Adult

Pet First Aid

Learn what immediate steps to take in a pet emergency situation! Offered in partnership with Walks ‘n’ Wags, who have offered pet first aid classes since 2003.

• Dog Training

Managing Mischief

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.

• Dog Training

Leash Reactivity 201

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.

• Dog Training

Leash Reactivity 101

We’ll work with you and your dog to build confidence and/or self-control around other dogs while on leash, as well as other ways to manage reactive behaviours through positive training methods.

• Dog Training

Juvenile Puppy Pop-in

These single sessions give your pup the chance to meet other puppies and people in a fun, safe and monitored environment to help teach these young canine citizens valuable skills. This class is intended to help build already foundational socialization skills and comfort around other dogs.

• Dog Training

Intermediate Obedience

We’ll take your obedience skills to the next level! Add new and more challenging skills to extended your dog’s distance, endurance, and focus with this next level training course.

• Dog Training

Intermediate Agility

This 6-week class is only for graduates from our Beginner Agility course. This course will further you and your dog’s agility skills!

• Dog Training

Hustle Your Walk

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.

• Dog Training

Agility Pop-in

This introductory, one-hour session is for you and your dog to learn about basic agility and have some fun!

• Dog Training

Beginner Agility

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.

• Dog Training

Creating Courageous Canines

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.

• Dog Training

Cooperative Canine Care Basics

Take the stress out of grooming and vet visits when you learn how to work with your canine on care basics like nail trims, baths, and tooth brushing. Our trainers will also touch on helping your dog with invasive handling and basic obedience.