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| Inmate K-9 training program helps find homes for shelter dogs |
| By wsls.com- Rachel Lucas |
| Published: 02/28/2019 |
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ROANOKE - People and pets are getting a second chance through a new training program in Roanoke. Thanks to a $33,600 grant from PetSmart Charities, the Roanoke pound, RCACP has begun what's called an in custody K-9 training program. The program began in January and uses two inmates from the Roanoke County-Salem Jail four days a week to work at the RCACP training dogs under the supervision of certified dog trainers with Angels of Assisi. It’s a program the organization is hoping will improve the quality of life for Roanoke Valley residents and homeless animals. With this grant, RCACP will identify available dogs that need assistance with learning acceptable behavior skills and match them with an inmate trustee to learn those skills in the shelter environment The hope is that dogs that have an opportunity to complete this training will master basic obedience skills, such as leash walking, sit, stay, etc. Read More. |
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