| About
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David Shama |
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David & training partner Dash |
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David
is the founding father and visionary behind
The Original Dog House Inc.,
he has earned the nickname
"The Dog Father".
Three years into his early retirement after a successful
career in business, he decided to live out his long time
dream of working with dogs, which led to the creation of
the ‘Ultimate Centre for DOGS'.
Since the age of nine, David has been infatuated
with dogs, and has always gravitated towards the German
Shepherd breed. For many years he has focused his free
time to the rescue of GSDs' that were labeled
incorrigible or non-adoptable, yet time and time again
he has proved several rescue organizations to be wrong
in their assessments of the dogs he took on. David
truly believes that just about all dogs can be helped
and rehabilitated as long as they are handled fairly and
firmly by someone who has a sound understanding of
canine behavior.
Over the years his inherent talent to work with and
rehabilitate difficult and/or dangerous dogs preceded
him and led to having numerous friends and neighbors ask
him to help them with their dog training problems or to
address certain unwanted behaviors.
The Original Dog House has given David the
platform and opportunity to finally live out his
passion. Since starting the company he has worked with a
variety of dogs and had the privilege to meet many of
their wonderful owners. To this day, David, in
conjunction with The Original Dog House training
team continues to rescue dogs that would otherwise be
put down. When he feels comfortable that a dog has been
set on the correct path and is ready to be safely
reintegrated into society, David will work hard
to find the dog a new forever home. At present, David
and his wife Marilyn (a retired teacher), are
empty nesters living within the Avenue & Lawrence area
of Toronto. They share their lives with their wonderful
dogs Dash (their GSD) and Loo (their
Boxer), who are forever present in David's office
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Luke G.
Luke & Winston
Luke has been a
committed client of The Original Dog House for the past 2 years.
During that period his pup (big) Winston has been a regular fixture
in our daycare program. For the past few months Luke apprenticed as
a part time handler, to a full time handler and now has established
himself as the hands-on Manager for The Original Dog House.
Luke brings a wealth of information and experience as a manager and
administrator. Luke is a consummate dog lover and has long term
plans at The Original Dog House when David retires within the next
couple of years.
Luke’s policy is an ‘open door policy’ welcoming both our current
clients and new clients to address any questions or concerns they
may have directly to him.
All About Our Team
During mid 2009 and early 2010
The Original Dog House Inc was faced with two major challenges.
Canada had plunged into a recession and acts of serious misconduct,
by some former employees, were discovered.
At once, David Shama
(owner & managing director) placed his shoulder to the wheel and
immediately brought on board an energetic young man (Luke
Gauvreau) as business manager to help him re-staff the company.
With their combined efforts,
David and Luke enlisted the services of a mature and
experienced group of ‘dog professionals’ who would step on board as
handlers, obedience trainers, rehabilitation specialists, groomers
and administrators.
As such the management at The
Original Dog House Inc takes great pride in introducing its
TEAM.
*Yael
- dog handler and administrator also apprenticing as a behaviour
specialist.
*Marta
- dog handler and experienced professional trainer and behaviour
specialist. Marta is also apprenticing as groomer with Fei.
*Wendy
- a seasoned professional, (she was the company’s first employee in
2004). Recently out of retirement in order to assist and mentor the
team.
*Jane
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Professional dog
handler and care giver.
*Fei
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a high ranking
professional groomer who performs her skills with great patience and
kindness (she practices the Far Eastern art of ‘Calm Serenity’). A
true professional groomer!
The Original Dog House Inc.
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