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mar10w6 · 02-08-2010, 10:46 PM

Hello all, My name is Martin. My girlfriend has been wanting to get a dog for a while. Growing up she had a lab mix that she loved. Growing up I had german shepards that I trained very well and loved deeply. For valentines day I decided to get a lab for my girlfriend. I found one in a county humane society that was being fostered at the near by prison. At the prison the inmates train the dog basic commands to make them "more adoptable". Well after I brought the idea to my girlfriend she was thrilled and quickly did the application. After an intense screening process we were approved. The land lord and I went and did a "meet and great" with the dog (my gf couldn't make it due to work). Since the dog will be my girlfriends she has to sign the adoption papers. (it is easier to buy a gun in this state than save a dog from a shelter). The dog is great walked on a leash well no pulling, sat, stayed, layed down, came and rolled over. I was very surprised he listened to my commands after just meeting me. Very happy dog he wasn't skiddish. We go this saturday (2/13) to finish paper work and pick him up. He was found as a stray severly under weight. The lady at the shelter said he whines and barks when left alone. Hopefully we can help him with his separation issues. I'm sure I will be using this forum a lot for advice so thanks in advance.

afterburnerdogz · 02-08-2010, 11:15 PM

Hi & welcome!

have you picked out a name yet?

Pam and Brandy · 02-09-2010, 05:08 AM

Congratulations!!! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the new family member.

d_miller_20 · 02-09-2010, 05:12 AM

My girlfreind adopted a prison dog about ten years ago. It was a rottweiler nefoundland mix and it was one of the sweetest dogs I have ever came across. Unfortunately we had to put him down a month ago but she said the next dog she adopts will be another prison dog for sure. Good luck to you and enjoy your new addition.

bett · 02-09-2010, 05:23 AM

i have a lab from guiding eyes that was one of their "pups behind bars".
such a good boy.
good luck!

PopTop · 02-09-2010, 05:35 AM

Congratulations. Hello and welcome.
Talk about a win, win, win situation. You win, the prisoner wins being in a very good program and most of all your new furkid is the biggest winner.
Can't wait to see pictures.

3Muttsketeers · 02-09-2010, 06:14 AM

Hello and welcome!

Congrats on your new pup!!!

I've seen some shows on the prison dogs...what a great program for all involved!!
Some of the prisoners actually loved the work they were doing so much, that they were planning on making a career of it when they got out!!
I think it's a wonderful program!

wliberty · 02-09-2010, 08:33 AM

My former hairdresser had a Greyhound from the prison system. He couldn't say enough about how well behaved she was. My guess is you will have a wonderful experience and open a spot up for another endangered dog. You are also lucky to have a landlord that is willing to help. Congratulations!

marley&me · 02-09-2010, 11:50 AM

Welcome and congratulations! Can't wait to hear more and see some pictures!

Nolansmom · 02-09-2010, 11:54 AM

Sounds like a very cool program! Congrats and can't wait to meet the new family member. We will expect lots of photos next week!

Nelson & Pearl · 02-09-2010, 12:09 PM

Welcome to the board. Thank you for rescuing this dog! I've seen stories on the dogs raised in prisons and they always have very good outcomes. Please keep us posted and make sure to post pictures next week!

mom of cooper · 02-09-2010, 12:29 PM

welcome to the board. Can't wait to see pictures.

bsdamron · 02-09-2010, 01:52 PM

Welcome from another Ohioan.

I looked into getting a dog from the prison program around here. It's a pretty neat program.

If you don't mind me asking, what prison? Where are you in OHio?

nmaho · 02-09-2010, 04:46 PM

Welcome that is a great program both for dogs and prisners, to keep there minds busy on something productive.

jdog · 02-09-2010, 05:28 PM

Welcome. Sounds like a great program. Good luck with your new pup.

02-08-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
mar10w6 House Broken Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Middle of Ohio Posts: 10	New guy getting a prison pup. Hello all, My name is Martin. My girlfriend has been wanting to get a dog for a while. Growing up she had a lab mix that she loved. Growing up I had german shepards that I trained very well and loved deeply. For valentines day I decided to get a lab for my girlfriend. I found one in a county humane society that was being fostered at the near by prison. At the prison the inmates train the dog basic commands to make them "more adoptable". Well after I brought the idea to my girlfriend she was thrilled and quickly did the application. After an intense screening process we were approved. The land lord and I went and did a "meet and great" with the dog (my gf couldn't make it due to work). Since the dog will be my girlfriends she has to sign the adoption papers. (it is easier to buy a gun in this state than save a dog from a shelter). The dog is great walked on a leash well no pulling, sat, stayed, layed down, came and rolled over. I was very surprised he listened to my commands after just meeting me. Very happy dog he wasn't skiddish. We go this saturday (2/13) to finish paper work and pick him up. He was found as a stray severly under weight. The lady at the shelter said he whines and barks when left alone. Hopefully we can help him with his separation issues. I'm sure I will be using this forum a lot for advice so thanks in advance.

02-08-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
afterburnerdogz Senior Dog Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 2,874 My Mood:	Hi & welcome! have you picked out a name yet? __________________

02-09-2010, 05:08 AM	#3
Pam and Brandy and Grizzelda too! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 26,315 My Mood:	Congratulations!!! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the new family member. __________________

02-09-2010, 05:23 AM	#5
bett Senior Dog Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: baldwin long island new york Posts: 18,422 My Mood:	i have a lab from guiding eyes that was one of their "pups behind bars". such a good boy. good luck! __________________ betty

02-09-2010, 05:35 AM	#6
PopTop Senior Dog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,349 My Mood:	Congratulations. Hello and welcome. Talk about a win, win, win situation. You win, the prisoner wins being in a very good program and most of all your new furkid is the biggest winner. Can't wait to see pictures. __________________

02-09-2010, 05:12 AM	#4
d_miller_20 House Broken Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 14 My Mood:	My girlfreind adopted a prison dog about ten years ago. It was a rottweiler nefoundland mix and it was one of the sweetest dogs I have ever came across. Unfortunately we had to put him down a month ago but she said the next dog she adopts will be another prison dog for sure. Good luck to you and enjoy your new addition.

02-09-2010, 06:14 AM	#7
3Muttsketeers Senior Dog Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 33,038 My Mood:	Hello and welcome! Congrats on your new pup!!! I've seen some shows on the prison dogs...what a great program for all involved!! Some of the prisoners actually loved the work they were doing so much, that they were planning on making a career of it when they got out!! I think it's a wonderful program! __________________ Ann and the three mutts! 12 of 50

02-09-2010, 08:33 AM	#8
wliberty Senior Dog Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 668	My former hairdresser had a Greyhound from the prison system. He couldn't say enough about how well behaved she was. My guess is you will have a wonderful experience and open a spot up for another endangered dog. You are also lucky to have a landlord that is willing to help. Congratulations! __________________

02-09-2010, 11:50 AM	#9
marley&me Senior Dog Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,870 My Mood:	Welcome and congratulations! Can't wait to hear more and see some pictures! __________________ Lauren Marley-DOB 11/6/08 Gotcha 12/26/08

02-09-2010, 11:54 AM	#10
Nolansmom Adult Retriever Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 612 My Mood:	Sounds like a very cool program! Congrats and can't wait to meet the new family member. We will expect lots of photos next week! __________________ "give me back my stick......." Nolan ~ dob 12/24/2008 ~ gotcha 3/7/2009

02-09-2010, 12:09 PM	#11
Nelson & Pearl Senior Dog Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warrenton, VA Posts: 764 My Mood:	Welcome to the board. Thank you for rescuing this dog! I've seen stories on the dogs raised in prisons and they always have very good outcomes. Please keep us posted and make sure to post pictures next week! __________________ Tara ~ Mommy to Nelson & Pearl... Life is Good!! http://nelson-pearl.smugmug.com/

02-09-2010, 12:29 PM	#12
mom of cooper Senior Dog Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 741	welcome to the board. Can't wait to see pictures. __________________

02-09-2010, 01:52 PM	#13
bsdamron Senior Dog Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,756 My Mood:	Welcome from another Ohioan. I looked into getting a dog from the prison program around here. It's a pretty neat program. If you don't mind me asking, what prison? Where are you in OHio?

02-09-2010, 04:46 PM	#14
nmaho Senior Dog Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,751 My Mood:	Welcome that is a great program both for dogs and prisners, to keep there minds busy on something productive. __________________

02-09-2010, 05:28 PM	#15
jdog Senior Dog Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NW Florida Posts: 1,155 My Mood:	Welcome. Sounds like a great program. Good luck with your new pup. __________________

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