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DAWGS Prison Programs

Dog rescue in Pottsville, PA

We are professional dog trainers with a passion to train people and their dogs.We rescue dogs from shelters, train them in our program and find lasting and loving homes for them.All our pets are spayed/neutered crate trained, house trained and know basic commands such as sit, stay, down and come.

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Pottsville, PA 17901
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Thor

Plott Hound

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Pottsville, PA
Adopted
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Bandit

Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner

Male, 6 yrs
Pottsville, PA
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Bandit

Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner

Male, 6 yrs
Pottsville, PA

Rescue FAQs

We pull dogs from kill shelters get them fully vetted and place them intoa local prison program where they are paired with 2 inmates who train them in basic obedience. Dogs have 4 to 6 weeks of basic obedience training, they are crate trained, house trained and socialized prior to adoption. This program benefits both the dogs and inmates teaching them valuable life skills and compassion.

Additional adoption info

Every pet is up to date on shots including rabies, is dewormed, heartworm tested, spay/neutered microchiped and will have completed 4 weeks basic training that will teach basic commands,social skills, crate & house training. In addition every adoption ALSO includes a 4 week obedience course recommended at our facility or as a detailed handout to continue at training at home.
We require vet refences and a home visit prior to adoption.Adoption fee starts at $450

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