2 dogs complete obedience training at Albion Correctional
Rogan and Aries available at PAWS, awaiting forever homes
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ALBION – In collaboration with PAWS Animal Shelter, Albion Correctional Facility welcomed two rescue dogs, Rogan, and Aries, on Nov. 28.
Two teams of three incarcerated individuals then cared for and trained the dogs for approximately 12 weeks. They were under the support and supervision of community volunteer trainer, Dawn Spencer.
She is the owner of Eye of Oden K9 Training in Kent and has over 25 years of experience in dog training.
(Left) One of the incarcerated women is pictured with Rogan. (Right) Dawn Spencer is shown with Rogan and Aries.
Throughout the 12 weeks, the teams of incarcerated individuals served as handlers for the dogs. Spencer visited the facility once a week to put the dogs through the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program. This training program consists of 10 skills that the dogs must be able to master and aims to train dogs the basics of good manners and obedience. Spencer instructed the incarcerated individuals on what skills to work on each week.
Rogan and Aries had a chance to show off the skills they have learned during graduation on March 4 and are both awaiting their forever homes. If you are interested in adopting Rogan or Aries, applications are available at paws14411.com.
