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The Power of Involving Incarcerated Individuals in Assistance Dog Training Programs: Experiences from Inside
Published Thursday, January 18, 2024 | by Samantha Jagt
Part 3 of our blog series on prison dog programs. Raising assistance dogs in prisons isn’t just about the dogs and the recipients who will one day receive a fully trained assistance dog. Involving incarcerated individuals in assistance dog training programs has significant impacts on the inmate trainers as well.
Empowering Independence: A Young Innovator's Journey with Assistance Dog Technology
Published Monday, December 4, 2023 | by Sydney Bolak
Navigating the world in partnership with an assistance dog has always demanded creative solutions to meet the diverse needs of handlers. Today, we present the incredible story of 9-year-old Kassidy and her service dog, Tibbs, from Paws Giving Independence.
Keeping us safe in the concrete jungle, one street at a time.
Published Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | by Chris Diefenthaler, Executive Director, Assistance Dogs International
It’s bad enough trying to navigate our increasingly challenging urban environments if you’re able-bodied or mentally robust. But for people with visual or hearing impairments, mobility issues or sensory challenges, the concrete jungle can be a nightmare.
The Power of Involving Incarcerated Individuals in Assistance Dog Training Programs: Looking at ADI Programs Across the Globe
Published Monday, October 2, 2023 | by Samantha Jagt
The practice of involving incarcerated individuals in the training of assistance dogs is a dynamic phenomenon that extends across the globe. From the United States to Ireland and Australia, these initiatives are making a significant impact on inmates, communities, and the lives of those in need.
The Power of Involving Incarcerated Individuals in Assistance Dog Training Programs
Published Tuesday, September 5, 2023 | by Samantha Jagt
The practice of engaging incarcerated individuals in the care and training of animals is not a new trend. Involving incarcerated individuals in the training of assistance dogs yields multifaceted benefits that extend to inmate handlers, prison staff, non-participating inmates, and the broader community. Numerous correctional facilities now collaborate with programs that breed, raise, and train assistance dogs, fostering benefits that reach far beyond individual participants.
Paths to Positive Partnerships: looking forward to the 2023 ADI conference
Published Monday, July 31, 2023 | by ADI
With the 2023 conference less than two months away, excitement is building here at Assistance Dogs International! It’s been seven long years since we last met in Europe, so this year’s event in Zagreb, Croatia, promises to be extra special.
Technology in Training: Harnessing the Power of Remote Treat Delivery Systems
Published Thursday, July 6, 2023 | by Haley Gorenflo
Delivering effective rewards to assistance dogs after task completion can be challenging, necessitating innovative solutions for timely and precise reward delivery. With the advent of technology, remote treat delivery systems have emerged as invaluable tools in assistance dog training.
Tools for Social Media Success
Published Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | by Stephanie Colman and Tara Doherty
Guidelines for Member Program Volunteers
What are social media guidelines, why are they important and what factors should you consider when drafting guidelines for your assistance dog program?