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About Us

David Shama
David & training partner Dash

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 at
The Original Dog House.

 

 

 



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.

 

*Martadog 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  -  Professional dog handler and care giver.

 

*Fei  -  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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