Khris Erickson is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and is also a Certified Humane Education Specialist. She was the Humane Education Manager at the Humane Animal Welfare Society from 2004 through 2021.During her time at HAWS she expanded the day camp program from 140 children attending during the summer, to an attendance of over 700 children in the summer of 2021. The program also expanded with new activities, more hands on with the shelter animals, and specialty camps.
Khris also developed the Positive Empathy Training for Success (PETS) program with Lad Lake. This program is for at-risk kids, and is innovative in that it combines academics along with training of shelter dogs. The goal is to teach kids empathy, patience, self control and motivate them to learn.
Khris is passionate about passing on her knowledge of animal behavior and helping members of the community learn about animals and the issues common in animal welfare. A blog written by Khris Erickson chronicles her experiences working for an animal shelter, and highlights many of her education experiences.
In 2021 Khris obtained her SA Pro certification which certifies her to expertly work with clients who have dogs suffering from separation anxiety. In January of 2022 Khris started her business, Khris Erickson LLC, which focuses on treating separation anxiety cases. Because these cases are worked with remotely, she is taking clients from all over the USA.
