Cell dogs program

The dog training program teaches inmates how to train dogs in basic obedience through a week course. Upon graduation, the dogs are highly adoptable and possess obedience skills such as Crate trained, House trained, Loose leash walking, Sit, lay down, Stay, come when called and heel.

Not only does the Cell Dog Program give a second chance to these second chance animals, it also provides job skills to inmates in the areas of dog training, dog grooming and veterinary assistant skills. Donations are always welcomed; they help to provide additional lifesaving services and community outreach. All donations are tax deductible. The inmates are instructed to train the dogs during weekly sessions in basic obedience skills; resulting in a trained, socialized, more adoptable pet.

The dogs are adopted by deserving owners who are also carefully screened and selected. Each dog has a private cell, while the cats live communally in one of the day rooms. So far, about 90 animals have been through the MASH program. Caring for the animals are women who are serving their time in the tent cities. For hour shifts, the inmates work with the animals, tending wounds and illnesses, cleaning cages, teaching basic obedience commands and helping them overcome fear and aggression.

Dave Williams. After the case is adjudicated and the animals have recovered from their injuries, they are spayed or neutered and put up for adoption. MASH is a no-kill shelter, and all of the animals remain in the care of the inmates until they can be placed in suitable homes. As animal welfare programs continue to grow within the U. But the benefits far outweigh any potential, and to date unfounded, negative effects. What we think of as a negative environment, the animal thinks is wonderful.

As testament to the rehabilitative properties of such programs, more and more correctional institutions are realizing what Jesse Williams of Mansfield has known all along—that these programs not only provide training and socialization for the animals, but also for the prisoners.

Box , Mansfield, OH , ext. Ohio Wildlife Center Billingsley Rd. Columbus, OH www. New York, NY www. Animals are known to have healing effects and provide therapy for people in various situations. Learn more about this practice. Close Main Navigation Menu. Sign Up Log In. Hide Saved searches. Training includes all the basic manners you would want from your canine companion; sitting to greet a person, sitting to go through a door, crate training and house training.

Basic obedience includes sit, sit—stay, down, down—stay, come when called, and basic heeling on lead. Many dogs will go on to learn hand signals, or other tricks, and we also feature confidence building with agility equipment training at some facilities. It takes a special commitment to insure that the investment you make in your new companion is maintained. Our wonderfully trained dogs are in high demand so please be patient and understand many have waiting lists.

Our process is designed to insure the best possible match of a dog with the specific situation in the adoptive home. We do have the ability to accept Visa or Mastercard payments on the same day. Our adoptable dogs receive a minimum of eight weeks of training, so if your dog has completed all their training we'd love for them to "parole" out to your home right away to provide a space for another dog in need.

Each Go Home Class lasts about an hour and a half and will insure that your dog's transition into your home is successful. Do you have an unruly dog? Don't give up—we can help! Our Board—In Training service is just the ticket to develop the relationship you always wanted with your dog—a respectful and loving partnership. Just send your dog "to prison! That may sound like a lot but before you click out of this page, consider what is included.

PLEASE NOTE: If your dog is currently on any anti-anxiety or calming medications please talk to your veterinarian about safely weaning them off of these prior to training so that we may directly address any unwanted behaviors these drugs may mask. We cannot effectively train a dog 'under the influence' of these kinds of pharmaceuticals. Once your dog has been through their intensive Training cycle either the initial adoption with 8—week training or initial board—in with 4—week training , they become eligible for Alumni Privileges which provides all the support services you need to maintain your dog's training for the LIFETIME of your companion while in your care.

Our clients love utilizing the two—week "Alumni Refresher" option for family vacations. Please be advised that intact female dogs that come into heat during training must be removed from facilities for health reasons, and interrupts the continuity and effectiveness of the training program. You will be required to pick her up and return her to finish her training when she is through with her heat cycle.

Puppies are accepted at 16 weeks of age with vaccines complete. Your veterinarian will recommend a vaccine schedule for your puppy. Training of basic manners include: Socialization, sitting to greet a person, sitting to go through a door, crate training, and house training.

Obedience training includes sit, sit—stay, down, down—stay, come when called, and basic heeling on lead.