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March 2015
A New
Leash
On Life
Thus was the dawn of A New Leash On Life, the first counter-conditioning techniques for passive defense drive
county jail cell dog program of its kind in New York (fear and anxiety) and confidence-building exercises. I
State. The initial group of dogs came from our Colum- also taught skills for dealing with assertive, actively debia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) in fensive dogs that we felt would still be placeable. Weve
Hudson, with occasional individuals from a local rescue had an occasional dog-reactive dog in the program, and
included in the earlier days of the program. At the time, once the handlers knew the drill for their redirection, only
Columbia County Sheriff David Harrison Jr., who birthed two individuals during the first four years have had to be
the concept with then Captain John Davi, was quoted as pulled from the program for their high degree of active
saying, We wanted to give inmates a sense of responsi- defense. Since its inception, we have handled almost sixty
bility.
dogs. Some of them were adopted before the end of their
A planning meeting took place with Captain Davi, our designated stay, but I always felt that a policy to delay an
CEO Ron Perez and myself, to discuss the format and adoption would not be wise. Conversely, weve had some
shared responsibilities of the dog training program before dogs with special needs who exceeded their stay, in order
we moved forward. My pro bono contribution to the pro- for us to better resolve their pre-placement issues.
gram would encompass an iniSince our inception, weve hosted a
tial classroom instruction on
number of county jail officials, some
feeding, management, groomout of state, anxious to learn about the
ing, and the role and participaprogram and its viability in their own
tion of the corrections officers
facilities. Before the Albany County Jail
with regard to getting the dogs
Program was established, those officials
out for bathroom detail and exspent time with us, learning about the
ercise. This session included a
nuances that have made this program so
dog/handler demonstration,
successful. At the time, one of the press
and teaching the approved inreleases from the Sheriffs office was
mates their first formal dog
quoted as saying, It is our hope that
training lesson. I prepared an
this program will not only provide a
informational packet for each
second chance for these shelter dogs,
handling team, including a
but will also allow the inmates particiwritten homework assignment
pating in the program to experience a
for each week of training,
feeling of giving back something posicomplimented by a variety of
tive to the community and gain a sense
training articles (some from Ron Perez, Undersheriff John Davi, and Charlene Marchand of responsibility and satisfaction by
were all deeply involved in the undertaking of making A teaching and taking care of the animal.
my pen), to add depth to our New
Leash On Life Jail Cell Dog Program a success. Stuweekly hands-on sessions. In dents Cody and Paige were among those who gained a great They will also learn job skills in dog
addition, I agreed to provide a deal of knowledge and attention through the program.
training and grooming, which may help
one hour training session for
them once they are released from jail.
each program graduate with their new family members,
That quote says it all! The program continues to exceed
after their adoption and placement. I would be available our expectations. A number of cell dogs earned their AKC
for emergency phone calls regarding behavior problems Good Citizen titles. A number that were initially questhat may arise, and veterinary intervention for the dogs tionable placements are now thriving in their new homes.
would be provided by Dr. Jerry Bilinski and his staff at I have kept contact with now-released inmates, who have
Chathams Small Animal Hospital. Our shelter staff would sent me moving testimonials on their time spent with us
see to the monthly maintenance of parasite prevention, and the dogs. Our beautiful and touching logo was drawn
heartworm meds, and any treatment required for ear in- by one of our first handlers. As we fast forward to 2015,
fections, skin lesions, cuts, nail trimming, etc. All vet ex- we proudly celebrate our 4th anniversary. We are forever
penses would be handled by CGHS/SPCA, and feeding indebted to current Sheriff David Bartlett, Undersheriff
expenses would be covered by the jail. The inmate han- John Davi, and Program Coordinator Sgt. Brian Gardner
dlers eagerly took on the bathing and grooming detail.
for their continued support of this collaboration. It always
We had great breed and temperament diversity. From a takes a village. It is a privilege and gives me great joy to
purebred Norwegian Elkhound, to Boxer crosses, Amer- be a part of this endeavor. I also want to mention and
ican Staffordshire Terriers, Black and Tan Coonhounds, thank one of my most faithful training clients (8 years
Beagles, Cane Corsos, Neopolitan Mastiffs, Labradors, with me) and dear friend Laura Manchester, who has
Lab/Golden crosses, Shepherd crosses, Australian Shep- begun to assist me with in-house training sessions. My
herds, multiple hound mixes, and more are but a sampling memories are so fond of our handlers who have given so
of our great varieties. In our first class, we had a Border very much of themselves. One of our first handlers, and
Collie mix that began with seizure activity soon after his my friend Tim, put it so succinctly: This is good for the
jail arrival. I cant tell you how attentive, compassionate, soul. I know Im doing something good for the commuand caring his handler was during his stay. The dog was nity. Throughout their lives, these dogs are going to bring
moved to a designated block with his handler, and we did joy to thousands of people. Amen, and thank you to
have a couple of cluster-seizure emergency vet visits for every pair of hands that has raised this program up!
this individual while he was in our care.
Charlene Marchand
Our goal for the dogs chosen would be to increase their Chairperson, Board of Directors,
adoptability. We targeted basic good obedience and living Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA
skills, training for motivation and redirection, and I sup- Professional Dog Trainer
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My earliest childhood memories are replete with my mothers lessons of appropriate behavior when interacting
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and respect. We were not permitted to
jump on them, pull their tails or yell at
them. They were to be cared for and
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mother never allowed me to approach
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last year assuming that if we could, as a
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are encouraging. As Laura explains,
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In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of The
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