What does Barack Obama have in common with the prison dog programs? What do they both offer? In a nutshell–Hope. Hope is powerful. It changes who we are and what we believe is possible. It makes us gentler and more respectful. It realigns our humanity with goodness….

I’m a believer in sharing information and ideas—and one way to share information is via public chats. I have set up a worldwide chat via skype and invite everyone to participate. I’ve also put this under About the Author, About the Book, Public Forum and Contact Me.

If you have a …

If you have a web site or blog that deals with dogs, service dogs, rescue, prison reform, good books or other relevant subject—or you’re someone who just wants to help us spread the word—if you would link back to us, that would be great, and sooo appreciated.…

OK–I’ve set up a Skype ID. It’s: prisondogsbook [of course!]  So, although I’m not always glued to my desk, I’m willing to talk to people who are in the prison dog programs, who direct the programs, parolees, journalists and other media, shelters, rescues–and folks who just have an irresistible urge …

Let me introduce Tony Orange. Tony will be featured in my book. He is a success story. One of the best, if not the best trainer to go through the Pen Pals program at James River Correctional Center in Virginia–he is out of prison now and operating a dog training business …

It is not easy being a black dog in a shelter. And if you are a sizable pooch–mutt or purebred, your chances decrease with every inch.

Simply said—black dogs are passed up by even the well-meaning folks searching humane societies and shelters for …

This is prison dog central—where you’ll find up-to-date information on the book project and a lot of additional information, stories and background on the prison dog programs themselves. This includes the people, the dogs, and the controversy. I’ll be blogging about all of this and more.

These programs are changing lives …