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Saving Detainees and Dogs, One Life at a Time
In this article, Lisa describes how she came to teach a dog training program in a correctional facility, the impact the program has had on its participants – both human and canine – as well as the wider community, and encourages other trainers to consider initiating similar programs in their area.
Her belief is that one small act of kindness to a dog or another human being creates ripples throughout the world. If each of us can share our kindness, our knowledge, and the love of what we do to help other people and dogs learn and grow, then the world is a better place.
“The rehabilitation of inmates requires a willing state of mind, a helpful attitude which insists upon finding something of value even in those who have devalued themselves beyond personal hope of redemption… guided by the philosophy of maximum value on human rights and dignity.”