Seminars
Want to learn more about animal behaviour? Join us for one (or more!) of these informative sessions! For more information, please call 403-723-6019 or email us.
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Old Pet, New Baby
New sights, smells, sounds and strollers; Baby's arrival can spell drastic change in your home. Imagine how your pet feels! Don't wonder how Rover will feel about the new family member or fret about Frisky's reaction - set your pets up for success! The Calgary Humane Society's animal behaviour coordinators will teach you how to prepare your pets before baby arrives and show you how to successfully introduce them to your child.
This seminar is held once or twice a month at the Calgary Humane Society. This evening class runs for about two hours. This is a lecture, not an animal training session, so please leave your animals at home.
| Upcoming Sessions: |
Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 3 at 7 p.m.
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| Location: |
Calgary Humane Society
4455 - 110 Ave S.W. |
| To register: |
call Alberta Health Services at 403-781-1450 or visit their web site at www.birthandbabies.com |
Body Talk & Body Interaction
Next date: TBA
Body Talk: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Body Interaction: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
In Body Talk, Barbara Walmer CPDT, the Calgary Humane Society's Behaviour Program Coordinator, will discuss how dogs use their body to communicate. There will be videos and pictures to help educate about the subtle signs our best friends give us.
In Body Interaction you will learn how to effectively use your body to communicate with our canine companions and you will gain more insight into how dogs interact with each other.
Fee: $20 per session for society members
$25 per session for non-members
$40 total if you sign up for both Body Talk and Body Interaction
To register: download the appropriate registration forms (below) and submit with payment.
Body Talk registration form | Body Interaction registration form
Dogs that Pull
This seminar teaches owners how to train their dogs to walk without pulling on leash. Tellington TTouch techniques and equipment will be used and demonstrated. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a live dog from the Calgary Humane Society to review the techniques learned. If you have a dog that pulls on leash, this is the clinic for you!
Cost: Members: $40, Non-Members: $60.
Upcoming Sessions:
To be announced
To register: download a registration form (choose "save" instead of "open"), fill it out and submit it with payment. You will receive a confirmation of registration via e-mail.
Fascinating Felines
Barbara Walmer CPDT, Calgary Humane Society's Behaviour Program Coordinator discusses how cats communicate and why they interact the way they do. Videos and pictures will help educate about the subtle signs our feline friends give to tell us their intentions. You will learn all about what makes tabby tick!
Cost: $25 per person. $20 for Calgary Humane Society members and volunteers.
No upcoming sessions scheduled at this time.
Bunny Basics
This fun and interactive 3.5 hour class explores how to successfully raise and properly care for domestic indoor pet rabbits. The seminar is designed for current rabbit owners or those considering adopting a bunny. Foster parents and CHS volunteers are strongly encouraged to participate.
Includes open discussion, handouts and live, hands-on demonstrations with CHS bunnies.
Upcoming dates:
To be announced
Cost: $20 per person
$15 for society members and senior citizens (65+)
To register: download a registration form (choose "save" instead of "open"), fill it out and submit with payment. You will receive a confirmation via e-mail.
Bunny Fundamentals
Bunny Fundamentals is a fun and interactive 1.5 hour private session with you, your rabbit and a knowledgeable Calgary Humane Society "Bunny Hugger." Bring in your rabbit and discuss any behaviour, issues or questions you have specific to living with your pet rabbit. Review housing, nutrition, litter training, exercise and much more!
Cost: $15 per session, $10 for Society members.
Upcoming Sessions
Scheduled on an individual basis - submit a registration form. A bunny hugger will call and make an appointment with you.
To register: download a registration form (choose "save" instead of "open"), complete the form and submit it. We will contact you to make an appointment.
Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Training - 6-day workshop
The Calgary Humane Society uses innovative, humane approaches to working with animals called Tellington TTouch. We host three six-day TTouch training sessions each year. held at our facility. To learn more about TTouch, please visit TTouch's Canadian website.
TTouch was developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones. The program is based on cooperation and respect and it can greatly influence the the health and performance of our animals. TTouch establishes a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and effective communication.
Upcoming 6-day workshop:
November 6 - 11, 2010 - New date!
To register: visit the TTouch Canada web site.
Workings of Tellington TTouch - an introduction to TTouch - 1-day workshop
The Workings of Tellington TTouch seminar gives a general overview of the principles behind TTouch. This one-day workshop will improve your relationship with animals, provide you with new tools to help increase the bond between you and your pet and decrease animals' stress levels. Instructor Barbara Walmer demonstrates the TTouches soothing effects and additional techniques and equipment will be applied. Hands-on experience is offered using Calgary Humane Society animals
Cost: $75
Upcoming Dates:
To be announced