About
** Puppies Behind Bars trains inmates to raise puppies to become service dogs for the disabled and explosive detection canines for law enforcement.
What We Do
Puppies are raised and trained by inmates in various New York area prisons who want to give back to society through this work. The puppies learn to serve in law enforcement, some assist children in need, and others aid war veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
How We Do It
In addition to basic obedience, manners, and socialization, inmate puppy raisers are responsible for teaching the pups almost eighty commands. Once the pups reach eighteen months of age, they are tested to determine their suitability for formal training by PBB. When a puppy is matched with a disabled individual, final training continues specific to the client’s needs.