The Pawsitive Change program isn’t just about saving shelter dogs—it’s about transforming lives. For our incarcerated students, this program is critically important to their personal development and rehabilitation. It offers them a unique opportunity to learn responsibility, patience, and teamwork as they work together to help rescue dogs reach their full potential.Through this process, students discover strengths they never knew they had. They develop skills that go beyond dog training—skills l
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The Pawsitive Change program isn’t just about saving shelter dogs—it’s about transforming lives. For our incarcerated students, this program is critically important to their personal development and rehabilitation. It offers them a unique opportunity to learn responsibility, patience, and teamwork as they work together to help rescue dogs reach their full potential.Through this process, students discover strengths they never knew they had. They develop skills that go beyond dog training—skills l
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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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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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Pawsitive Change Program on Instagram: "We are proud of what these men and dogs achieve and our trainers challenge them each and every class. We want it to be a little bit hard because how will they grow if we’re not constantly pushing them towards new goals? And the dogs are ALWAYS up for each challenge. It’s so inspiring to watch what they can accomplish together! #marleysmutts #dogruescue #adopt #secondchance #rescuedog dontshopadopt"
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Pawsitive Change Program on Instagram: "We are proud of what these men and dogs achieve and our trainers challenge them each and every class. We want it to be a little bit hard because how will they grow if we’re not constantly pushing them towards new goals? And the dogs are ALWAYS up for each challenge. It’s so inspiring to watch what they can accomplish together! #marleysmutts #dogruescue #adopt #secondchance #rescuedog dontshopadopt"
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It’s Graduation time for the guys at @pawsitivechangeprogram 🎓🐶After weeks of hard work, growth, and connection, the dogs and their trainers walked the stage! Showing just how powerful second chances can be ☺️This program has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve been part of. Watching these men and dogs grow together is something I’ll carry with me forever 🥹Huge thank you to @k9_wingleader for mentoring me and introducing me to @pawsitivechangeprogram 🙏🎥 Full graduation video no
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It’s Graduation time for the guys at @pawsitivechangeprogram 🎓🐶After weeks of hard work, growth, and connection, the dogs and their trainers walked the stage! Showing just how powerful second chances can be ☺️This program has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve been part of. Watching these men and dogs grow together is something I’ll carry with me forever 🥹Huge thank you to @k9_wingleader for mentoring me and introducing me to @pawsitivechangeprogram 🙏🎥 Full graduation video no
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Prison Inmates and Rescue Dogs — The Perfect Pair?
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Prison Inmates and Rescue Dogs — The Perfect Pair?
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Dani’s journey is one of resilience and second chances. From being euthanasia listed at the shelter, to rescue, to becoming a student in the Pawsitive Change prison program — Dani has worked so hard. She’s built confidence, learned to trust, and mastered the skills that prepare her for a real life in a home. She graduates December 23. And heartbreakingly, Dani is the ONLY dog in her class without an adoptive home to go to, after graduation. Dani has done the hard work to prepare for the bright f
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Dani’s journey is one of resilience and second chances. From being euthanasia listed at the shelter, to rescue, to becoming a student in the Pawsitive Change prison program — Dani has worked so hard. She’s built confidence, learned to trust, and mastered the skills that prepare her for a real life in a home. She graduates December 23. And heartbreakingly, Dani is the ONLY dog in her class without an adoptive home to go to, after graduation. Dani has done the hard work to prepare for the bright f
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The skills they learn will last a lifetime. Both man and dog benefiting from the tools Pawsitive Change gives. They’re invested and that investment gets our dogs adopted and teaches their trainers the value of teamwork, consistency, collaboration and dedication. Lives are changed and lives are saved. We’re so proud of everything these men and dogs achieve! Please consider adopting one of our many Pawsitive Change dogs. Dogs like Phoenix (pictured) getting their 2nd chance and putting in the work
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The skills they learn will last a lifetime. Both man and dog benefiting from the tools Pawsitive Change gives. They’re invested and that investment gets our dogs adopted and teaches their trainers the value of teamwork, consistency, collaboration and dedication. Lives are changed and lives are saved. We’re so proud of everything these men and dogs achieve! Please consider adopting one of our many Pawsitive Change dogs. Dogs like Phoenix (pictured) getting their 2nd chance and putting in the work
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‘Operation Pawsitive Change’ recovers 28 puppies, issues 56 citations in 2025
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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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As our year comes to a close we hope those still finishing up their year end giving will consider giving a little to the hard working dogs and trainers in our Pawsitive Change prison program. They put in the work every single day of the year and your donation ensures this program runs in to 2026. What you give can change a life and that’s always an amazing reason to give! #marleysmutts #dogruescue #adopt #secondchance #rescuedog dontshopadopt | Pawsitive Change
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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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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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Repetition is the key in any dog training program and our trainers pair that repetition with praise and positive feedback. We want the training sessions to be fun and we want each dog to have a positive association with their trainers and the work. Our goal is for the new information they’re learning to be retained so when they graduate they’ll take those skills to their new homes. Slink shows just how effective that repetition and positivity are. He loves every bit of each session and is eager
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I would greatly appreciate if y’all would listen to my little speech. This program is the key to life for countless juvenile, large dogs. Progress integrates with purpose when we leverage the innate skills these men have and apply it towards something great! | Pawsitive Change
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Each Pawsitive Change round is structured with professional trainers who go in weekly to guide, instruct and observe each class and head trainers. Head trainers are experienced student trainers who use their experience to lead and help their newer teammates. Our goal with this class structure is to instill usable skills these men and women can use upon release. Leadership skills challenge them to think for themselves, problem solve and gain confidence. All things that can and will be used in any
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Building Second Chances Together: Incarcerated Students and Rescue Dogs One of the most remarkable aspects of the Pawsitive Change program is the unique bond formed between our incarcerated students and the rescue dogs they work with. Our students are uniquely qualified to help rehabilitate shelter dogs who desperately need rules, boundaries, discipline, structure, exercise, and affection. Having faced extraordinary challenges in their own lives, our students bring a resilience and fortitude tha
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Pawsitive Change Program on Instagram: "Twas the night before Christmas and all through the ranch Every good dog was waiting hoping for their chance They dreamed of a day when communities would care When shelters weren’t full of dogs who never belonged there They thought of the puppies, the old souls and those left behind They wished that each one had a home they could find. And while a few will make it out because a family says yes So many will linger their lives somehow valued less This Christ
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2nd Chances for dogs and Humans! The impact Pawsitive Change makes is life changing! Their words tell us just how much this program means! Want to support everything they’re working towards? Consider giving a little to keep our program running or adopting one of the many amazing Pawsitive Change pups just waiting to have their forever home! #marleysmutts #muttmilitia #dogrescue #foster #adopt #rescuedog #secondchance #fostering #animaladvocate #adopt #dogrescue #fosteringsaveslives #savealife #s
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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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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
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Big News: A New Chapter for Pawsitive Change at Tehachapi State Prison! We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Pawsitive Change program on the maximum-security Alpha Yard at Tehachapi State Prison! When many of our longtime students were moved to a higher security yard, we couldn’t just watch them go after years of dedication, growth, and transformation in the program. So, with your support, we made it happen—we expanded. This new program isn’t just about continuing our work; it’s
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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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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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Zach Skow on Instagram: "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
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Pawsitive Change Program on Instagram: "We’re sure you’ve seen the gentle leaders on many of our dogs in our posts. When used correctly these are an amazing tool to discourage pulling and help teach our dogs how to walk appropriately when on leash. Just like any tool each dog must acclimate to its use and we prefer using positive reinforcement to encourage acceptance. Here we demonstrate how to introduce a gentle leader to a dog who’s never worn one. #marleysmutts #muttmilitia #dogrescue #foster
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Join us for #PuppyYoga and #YappyHour on Feb 5, 2026, benefiting our #PAWsitiveRecovery program!
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'Pawsitive Change' Rehabilitation Program for Prisoners and Pets
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#119 Zach Skow on Redemption, Recovery & the Pawsitive Change Movement
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An entire community is what it’s going to take to change the course of our current shelter system. Our shelters are over populated and at their breaking point. Euthanasia has become the new norm. None of us want our current reality and sadly the assistance rescue is able to give is just a drop in the bucket for the bigger widespread issue. If we’re going to see real change we need more people in every community to step up and do their part. There are so many ways you can help….And as much as we
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Pawsitive Change positively effects every aspect of incarceration, from safety, to empathy and vocational training. If we want to reduce recidivism as a nation, our students need to have their needs addressed, which is exactly what we do. 🙏🙌 | Pawsitive Change Program
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