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Humane Society is all Hechtenberg begins by about optimism. assessing its temperament, Thanks to new fulllevel of training and ability time animal behaviour to interact with other dogs co-ordinator Genevieve and people. Then she devisHechtenberg, dogs in the es a daily reward-based proshelter are much more gram to help each animal likely to find a home. overcome undesirable "I'm seeing so many habits (like jumping up) dogs here that wouldn't and acquire good manners have had much of a (like walking nicely on a chance before," said leash and obeying simple Hechtenberg. "This is an LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER commands like "sit" and amazing program." "wait"). IN TRAINING: Genevieve ReisingerOakville's humane Shelter staff and volunHechtenberg is a dog trainer with the Oakville society is the only shelter teers are also taught how to and District Humane Society. in the province (as far as reinforce the lessons cusexecutive director tomized for each dog. Johanne Golder knows) that has a full-time trainThe shelter is a warm, secure, safe place for the er. animals while they're waiting. Many dogs come to the shelter with little or However it's not an ideal life: dogs can become no training, particularly if they are strays that despondent if they don't get the mental stimulahave never been inside a house. Most require tion that comes from living with a family. one-on-one attention to teach them how to be "Dogs are like us -- they enjoy the challenge good family pets. of trying new things and succeeding," said The new position is paid for by an annual Hechtenberg. fund-raiser called Cause for Paws. For seven "When we create a consistent training proyears, a group of Oakville dog lovers has organ- gram that rewards the dog for learning, we see an ized an annual, private fundraising party to sup- enormous change for the better. The dog is much port the shelter. happier. And a well-trained dog is much more "Our event started out small -- the first years likely to be chosen for adoption," she said. we raised a few thousand dollars. Then we asked Teaching Trust the humane society if it had a wish list for things "Some of our dogs have been through a lot. They it couldn't hope to fund. That's where the idea for have to learn to trust again. It's a really wonderful to a full-time dog trainer came from. The event last see them relax and begin to understand that we're June brought in more than $52,000, which going to take care of them and not hurt them." meant the shelter could hire someone," said After the training program is completed, Beverlie Rockliffe, who hosts the party at her Hechtenberg helps match each dog with suitable See Trainer page 23 home. SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER By Susan Boyd CARRIERS WANTED The Oakville Beaver The Oakville Beaver is looking for newspaper carriers in your neighbour hood! 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