Every pet who comes into Halifax Humane Society is evaluated by our behavior team to help set them up for success. When a dog presents with a behavioral challenge, our team assesses the behavior and creates a customized shaping plan—a step-by-step approach that identifies the challenge and outlines the right techniques to address it through positive reinforcement and consistency. Once a shaping plan is in place, trained staff members work with that dog on a daily basis to build skills, confidenc