Training and jaildogs in action videos:

 
CHOPPER   2.2021

Although Jail Dog Chopper is meeting a potential adopter this week, we couldn't pass up the chance to show off how well he and his handler work together. Chopper knows his basic obedience commands of "sit", "down", "stay" and "come", but he also knows some cute tricks like you see here.

A few of the handlers working with their dogs on leash control 2.2021

​Jail Dogs Devin, Dakota, Snoopy and Scout!

Jail Dog Axel
Sex: Male, Breed: Bully Mix, Age: 5 years
Weight: 60 pounds
About Me:
Jail Dog Axel is one of the sweetest dogs we have in our program! He was surrendered to a local shelter by his owners when they were no longer able to care for him. Axel is house trained, knows his basic obedience and gets along with the other dogs in his unit. He is kind, gentle and just wants a family of his very own to spend his time with. Axel is a gentleman that enjoys play time, but also wants his share of love and attention from his handlers. You could not ask for a more perfect dog for almost any household.
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Devin & Scrappy 2.2021

These two pups love to run and play and then run and play some more! Devin and Scrappy are two active boys that are looking for adventure and activity in their forever homes. They both do well with other dogs that share their activity level and need plenty of room to run.




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​Daphne & Dakota  2.2021

Jail Dogs Dakota and Daphne are awaiting their forever families. Both girls are house trained and know their basic obedience commands. Dakota is a little shy at first but warms up quickly. Daphne needs a home where everyone is over the age of 12 because she is very unsure of small children that want to tug on her or get in her face. Both Dakota and Daphne do well with other dogs, and we know that Daphne was afraid of the cats we introduced her to.

Roxy  2.2021

Ms. Roxy out with some of the handlers as they take care of daily chores. She gets a little extra time out so she can enjoy time with them. For those of you that do not know the story of how Roxy became a Jail Dog we will share it with you now
Roxy's story began with the Jail Dog Program about 4-5 years ago. She was known as Miracle at the time but, little did we know what a wonderful one she would become to all the inmates she has worked with in her years of service at the Gwinnett County Detention Center.
Miracle arrived after her owner died in her home from a heart attack. She was found home alone with the deceased owner by the owner’s older children days later. The family decided they could not care for her, so a kind person offered to take her in. Unfortunately, because the person fostered children for the state, they were not able to keep her for more than a few days. A loving neighbor of Miracle's original owner decided to take her in hoping to keep her from going to Animal Control and in hopes of possibly finding her a new home. Miracle was loved, taken to the vet, and cared for by this family, but Miracle did not do well with the existing dogs and cats in the house. After a few weeks and many tears, the neighbor sent an email to Sheriff Butch Conway explaining the plight of Miracle. Sheriff Conway immediately sent the Deputy in charge of the Gwinnett Jail Dogs Program to her home where Miracle was retrieved and taken into the program.
To give Miracle a brand-new start they changed her name to Roxy and started her training. It was found that she was a quick learner and was always happy to see any person she met.
Years have now passed, and this sweet girl is a big part of the program. Roxy has served her handlers well teaching them to be the wonderful trainers they have become. Roxy was recently diagnosed with untreatable cancer and is happily being spoiled rotten and well cared for by our veterinary staff as well as her handlers. She is a role model for the program and will be kept comfortable here in her home until the day she tells us she is ready to go...

​Daphne & Scrappy 1.2021

Training 12/2/2020

​Here are some of the handlers during training. They are playing a simple game of "musical chairs" where they must be able to grab a seat and make their dogs also sit on command. If the handlers sit but the dog does not, they are eliminated.
This teaches the handlers to be aware of where their dogs are at all times while having to navigate their way to a seat. They are teaching their dogs to focus on them while given the distractions of the other dogs and handlers.

Sheriff Conway's PSA for spaying and neutering.