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Hanson
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Week 3
This has been Hanson's best week yet! He went on a field trip this
week to Borders and had a great time learning to meet tons of strangers.
The kind folks at Borders let him come in the night before so that he could
practice before the big day and he did great. He's quite a ladies man
and charmed all of the women in the store!! He warms up quickly to men
now too, especially if there's some cheese and bacon involved. He's
really beginning to conquer his fears and start to enjoy life again.
It is so wonderful to see and his inmate handlers just couldn't be more
proud of him. Hanson began a new part of his training this week which
included the same work he's been doing, but with a different handler at the
end of the leash. We're trying to extend his confidence to whomever is
walking with him and teach him that he can trust everyone who works with him
in the same way he trusts his main handler. So far, he's really done
great. Then, after that, it's off to play! He's made some new
friends this week in Elroy and Cole and, of course, Bella!
For information on adopting Hanson, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511. You can also fill out an application online by clicking here.
Domino Bella Blue Luke Elroy India Cole Steven
Week 2
Just two weeks and already Hanson is making great progress. He is
slowly, but surely, learning to trust humans again. It is a long road,
but with patience and understanding, we're certain he'll find his way.
His handler has found that in new situations, whether greeting old friends
with excitement or new friends with apprehension, Hanson just needs a few
minutes to assess the situation and then he's learning to calm himself and
enjoy the company! Hanson thoroughly enjoys his play dates with Bella.
They're so sweet together and they really seem to take comfort in each
other's company. Next week, Hanson will be starting to enlarge his
circle of trust by taking walks with the other handlers in the program.
Good luck, Hanson!
For information on adopting Hanson, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511.
Domino Bella Blue Luke Elroy India Cole
Week 1
Hanson's first week may as well have been a year as far as we're concerned.
We've seen so much progress in this little boy in just a week that we're
just amazed. Hanson has gone from being utterly fearful of all people,
sounds and movement to curious!! Terrified to curious...in just one
week! His handler has placed him on a strict regimen of structured
socialization. Every day, they head out and try to make at least three
new friends of the human variety. Of course, the new friends have
clear instructions and let Hanson come to them on his terms. These are
huge steps forward and we're all so proud of him. Hanson has also made
friends with Sarge and Bella and is testing the waters with India.
He's going to be so much fun to watch along his journey and we're all so
grateful to have the good fortune to be a part of it. As his handler
says, Hanson is real gem...just in need of a good polishing!
For information on adopting Hanson, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511.
Jet Domino Bella Blue Luke Elroy India
UPDATE
Hanson is headed to the big house this week. He'll be starting the
program on Thursday, April 17th and we can't wait to start teaching him all
of the wonderful things that can come from living with humans. Stay tuned for updates on his
progress!
Hanson is available for adoption
through Cocker
Spaniel Adoption Center.
For information on adopting Hanson, please contact the HOPE Program by CLICKING HERE or calling 717-379-2511.
Jet Domino Bella Blue Luke Elroy India
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