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About ten months ago I
adopted a dog from HSEC. This dog has changed
my life! I'm sure you remember Wilbur (Who is
now known as Beau). I wanted to make sure that
you all knew how greatful I am that you took
the time to nurse him back to health. Even
though his future was uncertain, you never
gave up on him. Thank you, thank you, thank
you!
I first emailed HSEC, because of a project I
am doing. I asked that you help me find a dog
that had the potential to be a therapy dog.
Potential? I got so much more than that with
Beau. He is absolutely perfect. Who would have
ever thought that stubbon hound could've been
my perfect match? I am constantly training
Beau under the direction of my mentor, who is
a professional dog trainer. You would not
believe the turn around he has made! His first
couple months with me, he didn't really seem
to enjoy interacting with people. We were just
sort of there. But, after working with him he
has grown to love the time we spend together.
Through the use of positive reinforcement
training, he is more than a well behaved dog.
This method of training has given us a means
of communication, and we're able to understand
eachother! He's proved to me that with time,
effort, and love, any dog has the ability to
be a "good dog".
Everywhere I take him people always tell
me what a sweet dog he is, and my mentor likes
to say that he's a humble dog. It's easy to
see that he has a real gift. After I have a
hard day, the only thing I want to do is see
him. Nothing makes me feel better than to gaze
into his gentle, loving eyes. While most dogs
find too much eye contact threatening, he just
seems to look right into your soul! His
darling face could melt the heart of just
about anyone.
We are currently taking a training class to
prepare us for the Canine Good Citizen
Test. I see us becoming a certified team very
soon!
I have you all to thank for
helping me so much, and providing me with the
perfect dog. HSEC does great work, and Beau
is living proof! I'll never be able to thank
you enough. Not only did you save his life,
but you helped to make mine even better! I
don't have a more loyal friend than him.
Thank you with all of my
heart!
-Heather Hunter
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