Pawsitive Change program rehabs dogs, inmates
Pawsitive Change program rehabs dogs, inmates
Aug 15, 2017
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At Pawsitive Change, we believe in our students and their potential to transform their lives. Every day, we’re committed to supplementing their experience by providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed once they return to the outside world. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness their growth and be part of this journey together. We’ve built a strong, supportive community that thrives on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals. Moving forward as a pack, we continue to learn
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At Pawsitive Change, we believe in our students and their potential to transform their lives. Every day, we’re committed to supplementing their experience by providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed once they return to the outside world. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness their growth and be part of this journey together. We’ve built a strong, supportive community that thrives on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals. Moving forward as a pack, we continue to learn
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Please help support our charity run for the Pawsitive Change Program! donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraiser=31ff7c6cdfc76c116c9e | Zach Skow
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Please help support our charity run for the Pawsitive Change Program! donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraiser=31ff7c6cdfc76c116c9e | Zach Skow
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‘Operation Pawsitive Change’ recovers 28 puppies, issues 56 citations in 2025
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‘Operation Pawsitive Change’ recovers 28 puppies, issues 56 citations in 2025
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Dotti is a graduate of our Pawsitive Change program and one heck of a girl! I’ve spent a lot of time with her up in Sacramento and at the ranch. Fill out your app at marleysmutts.org | Zach Skow
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Dotti is a graduate of our Pawsitive Change program and one heck of a girl! I’ve spent a lot of time with her up in Sacramento and at the ranch. Fill out your app at marleysmutts.org | Zach Skow
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This month, we celebrated a momentous occasion—another Pawsitive Change graduation at Tehachapi State Prison. I couldn’t be more proud of the men who participated in this round of the program. They pushed themselves far beyond their comfort zones, standing up to speak at graduation and share the incredible progress they’ve made over the past several months. It takes courage to open up and speak about the changes they’ve experienced, and witnessing their growth has been truly inspiring.Our progra
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This month, we celebrated a momentous occasion—another Pawsitive Change graduation at Tehachapi State Prison. I couldn’t be more proud of the men who participated in this round of the program. They pushed themselves far beyond their comfort zones, standing up to speak at graduation and share the incredible progress they’ve made over the past several months. It takes courage to open up and speak about the changes they’ve experienced, and witnessing their growth has been truly inspiring.Our progra
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Over the years, the men in the Pawsitive Change program have come to feel like little brothers to me. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to believe in them, to watch them grow, and to see them root themselves into the program with the intention of becoming the best versions of who they are. Time and again, I’ve had the opportunity to remind them that they can do it—that they carry the same skills, empathy, and intellect as anyone else, and that the world desperately needs what
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Over the years, the men in the Pawsitive Change program have come to feel like little brothers to me. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to believe in them, to watch them grow, and to see them root themselves into the program with the intention of becoming the best versions of who they are. Time and again, I’ve had the opportunity to remind them that they can do it—that they carry the same skills, empathy, and intellect as anyone else, and that the world desperately needs what
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For the past ten years, working in the Pawsitive Change program has been the most meaningful and sustaining work of my life—second only to being a father. It grounded me in sobriety, anchored me in service, and gave me a sense of purpose that continues to guide every step I take. Leaving Marley’s Mutts felt, in many ways, like losing a sibling and most of my identity. It was a painful transition, but also an invitation to grow, to refocus, and to reimagine how this mission could evolve. Over the
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Dedicated to Our Pawsitive Change Students and Trainers Running a program inside a maximum-security prison isn’t easy. It’s a constant battle against red tape, shifting policies, and the weight of the environment itself. But every week, our trainers walk through those gates with unwavering commitment, ready to teach, guide, and inspire. And every week, our students—men and women who have spent years, even decades, locked away—show up eager to learn, to grow, and to give back instead of take away
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On my way to the Pawsitive Change program at North Kern State Prison, I spotted a big black lab wandering the road—alone, but not lost in spirit. He’s a big boy, tipping the scale near 80 pounds, with a few embedded foxtails but otherwise in really great shape. As soon as I approached, he greeted me like an old friend.Luckily, he was microchipped. We got in touch with his family, and they shared something that broke my heart—they love him, but said he had become “too much” for them to handle. Th
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Learn about the program making 'pawsitive' changes for California inmates
May 4, 2021
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PAWsitive Recovery, SPCA International’s newest program, gives people in recovery and animals in shelters a new “leash” on life, helping them heal from the wounds of addiction, trauma, and domestic violence. To learn more about PAWsitive Recovery, please visit www.spcai.org/our-work/pawsitive-recovery. | SPCA International
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If there is one person responsible for the integrity and capability of @pawsitivechangeprogram at North Kern State Prison, it’s Mr Alvarez! He was expertly guided by @robertvillaneda and mentored inside by @brotherjones81. He helped keep us going through COVID, and dedicated 6 years of his term to the success of the program and of himself. We couldn’t be more proud to have had him as a lead and mentor inside this program! | Pawsitive Change
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There’s a lot of preparation getting dogs chosen to go into Pawsitive Change ready for the prison program. We not only start them on the basics of crate training but also get them accustomed to walking on a gentle leader. This sets up each dog for success their very 1st day in prison but ensures their transition is smooth and completed with less stress. Their prison trainers can then focus on fine tuning these skills and getting each dog fully adoption ready. We get a lot of questions and commen
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Ajax Joins Pawsitive Change: A New Journey Begins This month, Ajax starts a new chapter as he enters the Pawsitive Change Program at Tehachapi State Prison. Over the next three months, he’ll be working closely with his student handler, learning skills, building trust, and forming a bond that will shape both of their futures. The first meeting is always a moment of adjustment—both dog and handler feeling each other out, unsure of what to expect. But through daily training, consistency, and patien
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Pawsitive Change was designed to help provide hope and opportunity to incarcerated people and pets. We have graduated over 1000 students and 500 dogs whose lives are forever changed. Our program helps shift the culture of prison towards wellness and provides an atmosphere for growth and improvement. Canine participants come from the euthanasia list and are trained on the canine good citizen certification, which gives them the slillls they need to get adopted and stay adopted! Many of our student
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Pawsitive Change began as a rehabilitative dog training program inside California prisons—a way to bring healing to incarcerated individuals and rescue dogs who had been discarded or overlooked. We believed in the power of connection, responsibility, and compassion. And it worked. The bond between humans and dogs became a bridge to trust, confidence, and hope.But something else happened.We quickly realized this wasn’t just rehabilitation—it was workforce development. We were training professiona
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This weekend, we celebrated and raised money for Pawsitive Change! Nhut, Oscar and I traveled to San Diego and attended an event hosted by Jill Bergen. It was a great success punctuated by incredible shares from Oscar and Vo. Sharing our program, and dreams for our future, alongside graduates of our program, gives me a great sense of fulfillment and purpose! Thank you, Jill! | Zach Skow
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Pawsitive Change Graduates Still Looking for Homes!We still have several incredible dogs who have graduated from the Pawsitive Change program at North Kern State Prison and are waiting for their forever homes! These dogs aren’t just trained—they’re truly transformed. Rescued from the euthanasia list in Kern County, they’ve spent months working with their student inmate teams, learning not just the basics of obedience but how to trust, connect, and thrive alongside humans.Large dogs often face a
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Healing Through Purpose: The Power of Rescue Dogs in Pawsitive Change The Pawsitive Change Program isn’t just about training dogs—it’s about healing people. When you spend every day with a dog, something inside you shifts. Your focus moves from what’s broken to what’s possible. You develop patience, purpose, and gratitude. And in return, the dog learns to trust, to thrive, and to love. Take Jensen, for example. This Rottweiler mix might look like a rough-around-the-edges tough guy, but don’t let
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The Dogs of Pawsitive Change: Representing Home and HopeIn every wag of a tail, in every trusting glance, the rescue dogs of our Pawsitive Change program embody something deeply profound: home.For the men in our program, home is more than a place—it’s a feeling of belonging, love, and redemption. These dogs, many of whom have faced unimaginable hardships, remind us all that no matter how rough the journey has been, there’s always the hope of finding safety and solace again.Each rescue dog teache
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10 Years of Transformation: The Power of Pawsitive ChangeFor nearly a decade, I’ve had the absolute honor of being part of the Pawsitive Change program—a journey that has reshaped the lives of countless men, women, children, and dogs. This program isn’t just about training dogs or second chances; it’s about real rehabilitation, real recovery, and real transformation.I’ve witnessed individuals who once felt lost find purpose, confidence, and a new trajectory. I’ve seen incarcerated men and women
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Walking Towards Change—One Dog, One Step at a Time Every day in Pawsitive Change, our student trainers put in the work. Training isn’t just about teaching dogs commands—it’s about building trust, structure, and confidence in both the dogs and the men who train them. One of the most powerful parts of our program is the pack walk—twice a day, our student trainers take their dogs onto the yard, walking side by side. These walks aren’t just exercise. They’re a chance for our trainers to share the pr
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Today was my last day at Pawsitive Change inside North Kern State Prison. It’s hard to put into words how much this program, this facility, and the men I’ve had the privilege to serve alongside have meant to me. For the past ten years, it has been the joy of my life to serve Marley’s Mutts and our incarcerated students through the Pawsitive Change Program. To walk with them through transformation, to witness redemption unfold in real time, and to see hope restored where it was once lost—has been
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The Moment That Changes Everything There’s a moment in every Pawsitive Change program that never gets old. It’s the first time an incarcerated student meets the rescue dog who will be living, training, and growing alongside them for the next three months. It’s a mix of nerves, excitement, and something deeper—an unspoken understanding between two souls who’ve both been written off in different ways. A leash is handed over, eyes meet, and in that instant, a bond begins. For many of these men, thi
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Being a part of real, tangible growth—both in myself and in our Pawsitive Change students—is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. This program isn’t just about training dogs; it’s about transforming lives. We don’t just hope for change—we facilitate it, contribute to it, and manifest it. And what makes it so powerful is that these guys aren’t just trying—they’re giving everything they have. They’re sacrificing, pushing themselves, and proving that they are more than their past mista
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🎉 Celebrating One Year of PAWsitive Recovery! 🐾 It’s been an incredible year since PAWsitive Recovery became an SPCA International program, and we’ve seen the powerful impact it has on people and pets. This program provides foster care for pets of individuals in treatment, ensuring they stay safe while their humans focus on recovery. We've also hosted animal-assisted therapy at treatment centers, helping people heal with the comfort of animals by their side. In just one year, we’ve supported o
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🐾✨ Congratulations to our most recent Call Sam Cares recipient: Pawsitive Changes! This incredible non-profit is on a mission to relieve anxiety and provide emotional support to people of all ages across Michigan. Their dedicated volunteers, alongside their amazing pets, travel to homes, shelters, hospitals, and care facilities to spread joy and brighten lives. 🐶❤️🐱 We’re proud to support their efforts in bringing smiles and comfort to those who need it most. Thank you, Pawsitive Changes, for
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It’s about change and change is exactly what we can make a reality to every human and dog who participates in Pawsitive Change. Could you imagine the difference this would make nationwide? Want to help us keep our programs expanding? Please consider giving your financial assistance to our Give Big Kern fundraiser if you believe our program works! Just head to the linktree in our bio, click “Give Big Kern” and make that donation. Your support ensures these men and woman have the skills they need
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