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Originally Posted by ktmeyer  Yes! That's why they do so many programs with therapy dogs and kids, heck that's why they do programs for prison inmates with dogs. It gives them someone that accepts them unconditionally, that they can love, and not worry about not looking cool around. There is a lot of information out there about this!
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DD (13 y.o.) enjoys watching a t.v. program about prison inmates who take rescued dogs (from shelters I think), re-train them and then the dogs are given to new owners. I think it's on Discovery Channel. It really seems like a good concept - the inmates relate so well to the dogs and work so hard to help them.
DD begged us for a dog, and we got a puppy last month. It's been wonderful to watch her take on the responsibility. She's up early in the morning to walk and feed him before school. She's even cleaned up her room, because the puppy will chew on anything left on the floor.
There are times when she gets a little aggravated - but even then, it's good to see her develop patience and persistence while she's training him. I think they are training each other, lol!
