London, Ohio's Cell Dog Program is Named "P.U.P.P."
Pets Uniting People Program
The above logo and picture was created by the dog handlers at London Correctional Institute. The prison program is excellent for the dogs and for the handlers. These programs need donations and public support from people like you for the daily needs of the dogs attending the program. Please take a moment to read the list of items needed below - you may have some of these items laying around your house.
Kongs
Nylabones
Dog Toys/Tennis Balls
Dog Sweaters/Jackets for Winter
Dog Treats for training
Moist dog food in pouches (not cans)
Toothbrushes
Brushes/Combs
Gentle Leaders
Towels
Flea and Tick Preventive
Heartworm Preventive
Monetary Donations can be made to purchase needed items, i.e. Gift Cards from Pet Stores, Wal-Mart, etc.
Donations made toward the P.U.P.P. program should be mailed to:
c/o Purebred Rescue Organization
640 N. Washington Street
Greenfield OH 45123
Training in the P.U.P.P. Program
Dogs that have the fortune to go into the P.U.P.P. program are trained by the "dog handlers" in the program. The training program is all positive and includes socializing the dogs with other dogs in the program, and teaching them basic commands such as "sit", "down", "stay", "come", "kennel" and additional commands based on the dogs progression throughout the 8 weeks in the program. Some dogs are taught commands verbally and also with hand signals. All of the dogs are crated in the bunk area of their dog handlers and they are crated at night and various hours throughout the day. The dogs are put on a schedule for eating and required breakds to go outside and do their business, and also to socialize with other people and crowds.
The hand signals the dogs are taught are linked below:
