Community Programs and Training

Community Programs

Our community and the animals that call Toledo home are our #1 priority. The Toledo Humane Society offers a variety of community programs both to offer assistance and resources as well as bring the people of Toledo together for our animals.

See what we have to offer - including our NEW TNR community cat program!

Upcoming Events
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Tails Around Toledo

Tails Around Toledo welcomes members of the community to visit the shelter and take one of our adoptable dogs out for a day on the town. You can give a dog a chance to stretch his or her legs, ride in the car, grab a yummy treat, and more! Our new program will be offered Sunday-Friday with advanced sign up required.

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Girl Scout and Boy Scout Programs

The Toledo Humane Society is pleased to offer programs for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Programs cover steps toward earning your badge. (Badges are available through the Scout Council upon completion).

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Classroom Visits

The Toledo Humane Society offers both onsite and offsite classroom visits designed to educate and promote a more compassionate community where respect for living things, including animals and people, begins with education.

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Tom Cat Tuesdays

THS is here to help minimize the size of community cats! Tom Cat Tuesday is a TNR program strictly for community cats.

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Bark to Basics - Dog Training Class

MULTIPLE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! It's never too late to teach your dog good manners! Our 5-week Bark to Basics class is designed for dogs 6 months and older, providing essential training to improve skill, focus, and behavior.

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Canine Good Citizen - Dog Training Class
Mar 19 - Apr 16
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This gives your dog the opportunity to officially earn their CGC title! The CGC program is a 10-skill test designed to promote good manners in dogs and responsible ownership in their handlers.

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Pup Party Tricks - Dog Training Class
Mar 25 - Apr 22
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Looking for a fun way to bond with your dog while building confidence and skills? Our 5-Week Tricks Class is all about learning cool, crowd-pleasing tricks in a positive, supportive environment! From spins and bows to paw targets and more, this class focuses on creativity, teamwork, and having a great time together. Perfect for dogs who already have basic manners and are ready to show off their personality!

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Private Dog Training

Looking for completely customized training for your pup? Private training might be for you!