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Caring for and About Dogs: Animal Welfare Considerations

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This chapter begins with a review of prison-based animal programs (PAPs), with an emphasis on the welfare of dogs being cared for and trained in corrections contexts. Next, it explores various methods for engaging in the compassionate and humane care and training of dogs for adoption or service animal work, without any exploitation. For example, program organizers need to understand canine communication, including animal body language and stress signals, as well as basic dog behavior and force-free training techniques. The chapter concludes with best practice recommendations for dog rehabilitation and training programs within correctional facilities. Overall, administrators and trainers must manage the unique needs of innovative programs that incorporate another sentient being into the milieu.

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    Amy Johnson

  2. Adams State University, Alamosa, CO, USA

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Johnson, A., Bruneau, L. (2019). Caring for and About Dogs: Animal Welfare Considerations. In: Jalongo, M. (eds) Prison Dog Programs. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25618-0_5

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