This program is an amazing idea, idk why it isn't implemented in more prisons.

@ShadowGhostHD

2 жыл бұрын

USA, commercialized prisons.

@jonnylumberjack6223

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why either. The rates of recidivism of the prisoners who take part in these schemes is incredibly low, it is a huge success everywhere it has been implemented. It truly does rehabilitate the guys (and gals) in prison, in a long term, life affecting way.

@ZERO_O7X

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowGhostHD 100% If dogs can be rehabilitated, humans can too and incarceration for profit is gross and inhumane. No matter how bad a crime you commit, you and society will be better off if we don't just throw you in a cage and further abuse you.

@ApparentlyNott

2 жыл бұрын

not sure if this was rhetorical, but the answer is simple, because it cost money; mass incarceration in the US is a for-profit industry. the government does not, nor do privatized prisons seem to care about recidivism, so they will not dish out money to reduce it. these programs are NOT funded by the prison and getting a prison to invest financially in such a program would be damn near impossible. the programs are funded by donations and privately owned charities - there are simply not enough people willing to use their resources (money) helping others, none the less felons who don't even have constitutional rights and are dehumanized to the general public.

@keithjackson4985

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think a program like this could benefit a bunch of inmates?

"I understand why the dogs were aggressive- because they were insecure- a lot of us prisoners are like that too"- yes, yes, yes! Why don't prison systems listen to this and turn prisons into places where people are rehabilitated- not just hardened and sharpened into more effective criminals.

@vickimartin3008

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I agree 100%. Most Prisons do nothing to help the inmates be better humans. They don't help the drug addictions, short tempers, education, further education, ability to better people, build trust, learn a trade or anything positive fot them. Laws, rules and regulations need to improve drastically in the prison system. There needs to be much better training of the guards. More in-depth evaluations of their background check, check for mental problems, racist practices etc... This young man in this story had a great shot at life because that prison had the dog training program that not only helps the imates learn and feel differently about things, but helps the dogs go on to have a second chance at a better life too. God bless that young man.

@alisongreen7576

2 жыл бұрын

@@vickimartin3008 Another thing that gets missed is nutrition. I saw a British documentary where a culinary training college got the contract to provide all food at a nearby prison. They consulted with nutritionists and planned high "brain food" menus- high in omega-6 etc- but in forms the prisoners would eat- such as wholemeal pizza dough and pizza with lots of hidden vegetables- french fries baked in an oven with the potato skins on for fibre- vitamin enriched margarine, high omega-6 eggs - and gradually introduced more fresh fruit and vegetables over time. The results in three months were astounding- a 70% drop in attacks on staff, similar numbers in suicide attempt reduction and inter-inmate violence. 40% more inmates started to attend training classes- the prison offered basic trade skills- plumbing, carpentry, fixing cars -as well as math, English and so on. If your brain doesn't have the right fuel, it can't work properly- you can't learn and you can't think straight. This is a very "quick fix" all prisons could do- it requires raising the food budget- but not by a huge amount- and the direct savings- guards not being off work with injuries or stress- are not only bigger, but immediate.

@christinapomponio6452

2 жыл бұрын

To answer your question Alison Green, it is bcuz prison is a business, just like war is a business. Companies profit from ppl being in their prisons. It's not to rehabilitate ppl, it's simply to house them, that's it..

@alisongreen7576

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinapomponio6452 True. But the government could force them to offer far more psychotherapy and education and training. There is a federal department regulating prisons- they have the power to change what happens inside them.

@randymarsh9488

10 ай бұрын

Bc it cost $$ and most are not willing to spend that $

I would say one of the best stories dodo has offered! Beautiful!

@pimpatteera

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@brunow.calabria786

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful iniciative!!

@72marshflower15

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. He probably wouldn’t have been in prison to begin with if American socialization didn’t get a hold of him first. He survived it, but almost didn’t..

@carolinetapia8568

2 жыл бұрын

@@72marshflower15 He was not in an american prison.

@Garblegox

2 жыл бұрын

Dodo always makes animals seem more human. And sadly, especially in America, prisoners are seen as animals. I hope they spotlight more stuff like Pawsitive Change. Because experts believe the way we dehumanize our criminals is a HUGE reason why they reoffend. How else would this guy have come out of jail thinking he has the power to do good?

This needs to be implemented in Juvie too. A lot of kids that are at risk, but not aggressive or cruel towards animals, REALLY benefit from programs like this. So many dogs NEED help, why not do something mutually beneficial? I know some people can’t be rehabilitated, but for the ones that can, programs like this could change a lot of lives.

@kittenmittons1968

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@vismivijayan6361

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Lessons last longer when learned early

@CatBrash

2 жыл бұрын

some juveniles might not have the comprehension to parent the animal like a man does

@nikittaak4723

2 жыл бұрын

@@CatBrash sorry do you have a better idea? This idea of unconditional love and to be responsible for another life will make a huge impact!

@malloryg4251

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. Kids who are in tragic situations need more mentors and programs that give them a reason to work hard and dream about their future. Working with animals is a great way to foster empathy and self confidence. Like you said, as long as they have NOT shown any violent tendencies towards animals, I think it's a wonderful idea.

I love this man's description of how he learned empathy. Empathy does have to be learned and I think a lot of prisoners had childhoods that meant they never learned it. It's a disaster for their victims and for them too.

@DeadManInBlack

2 жыл бұрын

I'd agree partly, empathy can be taught overtime if you're open to seeing others not just yourself. Sadly a lot in the system have mental health issues of varying types with some just not wired to learn these things, as much as the crimes impact victims there is normally a reason why people do what they do i.e no remorse because they are sociopaths, not their fault but still ultimately a choice was made and they can't feel bad about it.

@alisongreen7576

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeadManInBlack But sociopaths do have feelings. They have learned to switch off caring about other people as a survival tactic. If you can create an environment where being empathic has rewards, they will be "re-wired"- even adult brains have a degree of plasticity. The problem in western society is that men being empathic is seen as feminine and weak, rather than as a valuable skill that builds relationships. "Success" - for men (and increasingly for women) is defined in purely material terms- not in terms of how many good relationships you have. Liking people and being liked have become things that you fake or leverage for material gain- not valuable in themselves. People view themselves as individuals, not as part of a collective. The countries in Europe with a greater sense of "community"- the Scandinavian countries- consistently score highest in "happiness" ratings and have the lowest levels of crime.

@DeadManInBlack

2 жыл бұрын

@@alisongreen7576 Thanks for the interesting reply, as you say sociopaths have feelings but they have a lack of empathy or remorse in most cases even if they know something is wrong. When doing scans there is a difference in how a non sociopath brain works to sociopath, hence the common traits such as a disregard for rules, tend to be on the aggressive side, lack of empathy. The brain can always learn but the basic functionality can't easily be changed beyond severe trauma, medication or surgery. It's like how when someone transitions from their birth sex, in most cases they have the brain of the opposite sex to what body they were born with, other examples someone with diabetes or suffer from depression not producing the correct levels of chemicals to function correctly which can only be resolved with medication or occasionally diet changes. I think there are plenty of people that are as you described like the young lad in the video that can learn to be different and this can be done with various therapy types or programs but some people are just wired different and due to this simply aren't open to treatment even if it would work. I won't pretend these things are a one size fits all or that it's not worth trying where possible but ultimately like all people, everyone's story is individual. It's a very complex issue with every person having a million different things that led them to the point they are now including society trends.

@alisongreen7576

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeadManInBlack But... if you study military veterans with PTSD, their brains function like sociopath brains and show the same structural changes. With therapy, this can return to normal. What is a main characteristic of PTSD? Loss of empathy! If you view sociopathy as a form of PTSD- or cPTSD- stemming from trauma in childhood (or later)- it opens up the possibility of treatment.

@karofauske

7 ай бұрын

@@alisongreen7576 Interesting thought.

It's amazing to see people get another chance and help another being as pure as a dog!

@ZERO_O7X

2 жыл бұрын

We have to make the American incarceration system more like this instead of treating people who committed crimes as animals themselves, living in violent conditions and throwing them back on the street. ❤️❤️❤️

@illstrick5

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, dope story.

@susantommis8756

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZERO_O7X Absolutely.

@klarnorbert

2 жыл бұрын

Another chance, right. This guy got sentenced for life, probably because he's committed first degree murder.

@susantommis8756

2 жыл бұрын

@@klarnorbert But, he,s no longer the same person. Thanks to Prada and the other dogs. You,d effectively be incarcerating a different person if you continued to keep him locked up.!!

I was in jail for a long time and I believe in this program to rehab people! They need to start doing this in all the jails all over the US. It shows empathy for something that you may not have had when you committed your crime.

@Fuzzy100666

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your new beginnings!

@mareikemars4137

3 ай бұрын

Wishing you only the very best ❤ !

@carmenana4890

5 күн бұрын

The best for you👏👏👏💚💚💚🍀🍀🍀

This is a beautiful story. How they both learned to trust each other and to give unconditional love to each other. I love what you are doing to help other dogs. You are a blessing to them. Your art is incredible.

@Trund27

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment, and yes, I totally agree about the art as well!!!

@AxxLAfriku

2 жыл бұрын

Please stop giving me mean comments. My mother reads the comments I get and she cries a lot because of it. Please be nice, dear lisa

@JMBBrasil

2 жыл бұрын

By unconventional did you mean unconditional?

@lisaparkhurst8356

2 жыл бұрын

I did mean unconditional love. Didn't mean to hurt you. I do love what you do. I love animals, my husband and I rescued our cat from my mother-in-law's neighbor.

It's about empathy. Criminals aren't always bad people. Just good folks in bad situations man. Keep ya head up king.

@italtexasgal

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely sentiment. 😊

@wawawillegers4991

2 жыл бұрын

There are many reasons why they ended up in prison. Glad Prada came to his life. All the best for you and your furbabies. Greeting from The Netherlands.

@KARENboomboomROXX

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!!!!!!!!

@barnagotte7297

2 жыл бұрын

Well, life without the possibility of parole....? That's no menial offense there, but at least premeditatec murder!

@KARENboomboomROXX

2 жыл бұрын

@@barnagotte7297 we don't know what happened at all. The courts are so dirty it's unbelievable. We don't really know what happened.

This program is run by Marley's Mutts and Zach Skow in California. The work they do is incredible, and their rescue program is the best to adopt from!

@debbiedoodiedandi

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that detail!

A lot of the prisons in this country need to adopt the paws program . It will help a lot of inmates

@Zwiebelli

2 жыл бұрын

In other countrys to Such a good program!

@lisabelle7553

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! They also need to bring programs in to nursing homes where they foster kittens and puppies. It gives them a purpose and so much joy and keeps the fur babies out of the shelters. Win/win!

@laurakastrup

2 жыл бұрын

We have a similar program but instead of dogs it’s farm animals. We don’t have a lot of rescue dogs. We have a lot of rescue sheep, pigs, cows, horses etc. So imagine an inmate walk around with this potbelly pig someone sold as a teacup pig and it got to 100kg

In helping these dogs, these young fellows are also helping themselves, and making a change for the better. God Bless them all 🙏

@eileensimpson3725

2 жыл бұрын

It's so wonderful. ❤️

@susantommis8756

2 жыл бұрын

Seems we,be all been moved by this wonderful, life changing story.

His voice breaking made me shed tears of my own. I’m so proud of this man & I don’t even know him. This animal healed this fella from inside out. I’m so proud of this fella 🤍

I have been supporting these prison dog and cat programs for 20+ years. They are the best and every prison should have them!

The artwork throughout with just a chiseled marker is fire

Man just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward! Congrats on changing ur life and the life of those rescue pups!

Rescuing each other... Lovely.

This has been a dream of mine for a very long time - a rehab centre for people and dogs. The rates of recidivism in prisoners who take part in these programmes is incredibly small, it really, really makes a huge difference to their souls. And the dogs get rehomed to safety, so it's all good. Damn, I would love to be involved in something like this.

@susantommis8756

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you start up a programme yourself. Contact local prisons, and dog shelters. Make your suggestions. And offer to be the go between. Might mean a lot of work for you. But how rewarding if it takes off. Show them this video. Good luck. PS. SomeONE always has to make the first move with projects like this. IWhy not you. ? You,be got the passion. That's all that's needed to start.!🤗😀

@trippmoore

2 жыл бұрын

They don't really do much rehabilitation in American prisons at all. They lock up young men like this man and keep them in overcrowded conditions with others like them and worse and then they wonder why recidivism is too damn high! This is truly a great program. We need to implement this and many other different types of rehabilitation programs in every prison. Otherwise, we are only setting ourselves up for more crime, more violence, and more recidivism, rinse and repeat at an ever-growing rate. I'm sure the prison guards union and the owners of private prisons would love to keep the status quo.

@malloryg4251

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it, Jonny!! I believe in you, even though I don't know you! LOL! Your heart is in the right place

I’m crying here, listening to Vo’s story. How moving and inspiring he is! I’m glad Prada and Turbo were adopted by Vo’s family, so that they will always be in his life. I’m also glad Vo found his better self in caring for these animals, glad that Vo was paroled and thrilled that Vo is making a new, positive life. And his art! Wonderful talent. 👍🏻🌸

Whoever tought of pairing kill shelter dogs with inmates for mutual rehabilitation is a genius. Of course some humans will be too degenerate and evil to get near dogs, so I hope more stories go like this

@Trund27

2 жыл бұрын

I think these programs are super careful in who can join.

@onemoregodrejected9369

2 жыл бұрын

@@Trund27 i am glad I dont know how to say this but after meet dogs and after meet humans i would feel bad for the dogs if they got tortured, only humans come up with that. If a dog does they were misstreated I want dogs out of kill shelters. Like mine

@Johnny-rx4hs

2 жыл бұрын

@@onemoregodrejected9369 Human monsters are usually created, and often through child abuse or childhood trauma.

Wow! Such an amazing story. So touching that he found everything he was missing in one small, terrified dog.

@72marshflower15

2 жыл бұрын

We tend to do best at what we care about the most.. For him, was caring for others more than just himself. ✨

The Dogs' lives were saved and in turn they saved this young man's life.

What a beautiful program. Two lost souls helping to heal each other.

What an inspiring story. This program deserves a lot of attention, I hope that it will be implemented everywhere

Really had a hard day today and I was determined not to cry. Here I am, balling my eyes out. Keep at it Vo. You are a shining light. No one is perfect. You’ve paid your debt to society. The you you are today is a person I will be proud to call a mate. You’d have some wisdom to impart about your journey to who you are today. Well done and God bless to you Vo, Prada and Turbo.

@anthonyfabel8463

2 жыл бұрын

I truly hope your day gets better. Happy Thanksgiving!

@VincitOmniaVeritas.

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyfabel8463 Thank you. I’m British so don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but I truely appreciate the sentiment. You’re ever so kind. Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you have the loveliest day.

@saharahashaart2802

2 жыл бұрын

Hope your day goes better. Jesus bless you🕇

@VincitOmniaVeritas.

2 жыл бұрын

@@saharahashaart2802 Thank you Hun. God bless you too. Thanks for reaching out. Hope you have a wonderful day.

@Fuzzy100666

2 жыл бұрын

Sending hugs!

🎉🎉🎉🎉👏🏾Congratulations to Vo for getting a second chance at life. The love he's shown for Turbo and Prada is a such a wonderful transformation. of

I was already tearing up throughout the story but then when you find out that Vo was the artist telling his story with Prada and Turbo with these beautiful drawings, I just started bawling.

This is such a wonderful example on how people can do better with a second chance. Take care, man... have a wonderful life!

This story is so beautiful 😍 I'm so happy that a program helped the cons and the poor animals. It made me cry with happiness 😭☺

@72marshflower15

2 жыл бұрын

🥰

I am so touched.

This program needs to be implicated in the prison systems everywhere. It is truly a success in (rehabilitating ) people.

👏👏 Giving HUGE PROPS to the marker artist of this feature. Really brings the story together! ✍️

@workinprogress3609

2 жыл бұрын

It was the same guy as in the story.

@andij605

2 жыл бұрын

yes, it was him drawing his own story

He’s incredibly well spoken

Big thanks

Every inmate should be afforded the opportunity to foster a rescue dog. What an amazing opportunity.

Rehabilitation and harm reduction are vital!! This is such a beautiful transformation. MORE OF THIS!!!!

Who saved who ? The human to the dog or the dog to the human . We all always deserve another chance. Exellent work !!! 😄💖🐶👍

This is a beautiful program

This is THE best story you have put on this channel. I am in tears for the pups and the inmates. What a wonderful program for these people to have. Brings them to a place they didn’t think could exist for them. Well done!! Bravo!!!

Fantastic story. He's basically teaching the discipline we all need early in life.

That's actually such an incredible idea honestly, really big props to the prison or whoever implemented the program. Equally huge props to the inmates who make that step towards positive change, making me cry.

Spent 20 years in prison and now he is an artist and a dog Trainer wow no comment

@InfiniteTriztan1111

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is very inspiring.

I think this is one the best story I've seen here. A man with life sentence without parole? I can imagine what he did but look at him now!!! Everyone is capable of changing, and who doesn't believe that dogs are angels with fur this is the proof!!!!

This made my day. Thank you

Awww I’m so glad she was able to trust again,every dog should get a chance to love someone,they really are the most loving creatures ever,she is absolutely beautiful🐶🐱🐻🦊🐯

I am so happy for his success as an animal trainer and artist.

Go Vo!! Many hugs! My heart is with you.

I trained dogs when I was in prison for FOUR PAWS. Very rewarding work.

This is a ❤️ warming story

I saw this special on PBS. The love they have for their four legged babies is beautiful. For some of the inmates; it was the first time they felt genuinely loved. l hope that the prison system keep this program. Everyone (4 and 2 legged living beings) deserve a second chance in life. Blessings always.

I am Thankful Vo had that spark of empathy he could nurture in himself. Thanks to the doggos that helped him find his way.

Wonderful story, so glad you both taught and gave each a new lease on life, well done

What a cool programme! I just posted a short video with my dog's reaction when I left Italy to move to UK, it's incredible how special dogs are! I cannot put in words my love for them, the best invention God made for us humans! xx

There is no bond closer than the healing of dog and man. Wonderful story

That's one of the best projects they have in prison for the inmates.

Brought a tear to my eye. Dogs saved my life and I’m glad they helped this man so much. They have an amazing power just in loving us.

Very cool!

To be sentenced to life without parole, I can guess what Vo may have done in his earlier years. And look at him now. Nearly every person is capable of growth and self-improvement. We need more compassion and trust for the humans in our prisons, just as Prada and Turbo learned. Look at what love and trust can accomplish.

What a beautiful story. Dogs make us better people.

Wonderful, you're a great trainer, artist, and person. This is a story i hope you are telling to school kids because they are the ones who really need to hear it.

If ever there was a faith restored story, this is it ❤️🐕

Thank goodness he was able to get into a program that enabled him to turn his life around. More of this, more rehabilitation and less incarceration

A true Thanksgiving post. They are dogs on a mission.

This is hands down one of the most beautiful and awe inspiring videso you have ever uploaded ❤ 💖 💗 💙 ♥ 💕

when life imitates art

That hit the heart in a special way. Something special can change you in a positive way even if it walks on four legs.

I don’t even have words on how beautiful this story is.

Oh wow this was a beautiful art and story🥺💕🐶

What a great story, and what an amazing person this man is. My faith in humanity has been restored with this video. Thank you.

This warmed my heart.

My Service Dog spent 6 months of his early training, in a prison program in Maryland. I think it’s a great service to both the prisoners and the dogs.💕

This definitely proves that there’s good in everybody even though they made bad decisions. Like for example have anyone watched star wars episode 6 where luke was fighting his father to save him because he believes that there’s still good in him

The power of dogs astounds me more and more every day , it is a super power . 🐾❤️

@ZERO_O7X

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who donates all my free time daily at a horse therapy center, I agree. I watch people just thrive in the presence of our horses and farm dogs everyday. From kids with autism to former criminals. Animals are powerful beings in that way and show us that there's always more to life. ❤️

EVERY PRISON SHOULD HAVE THIS PROGRAM!!!

What a beautiful story. This should be used in all prisons. Alot of people deserve a second chance.

Someone give this guy his own show. He’s earned it.

@janetscott6079

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, he could empower so many others who have been in the same situation. I see that he has now become an an animal trainer so there some possibility he will continue to have some opportunity to help others in similar circumstances..

Good puppys

tears in my eyes

Even if you’re a person who has absolutely no remorse for the treatment of people in prison who deserve to be there for one reason or another, how can you not support a program like this? These dogs otherwise would have been sadly killed but now they get a real second chance at life and being adopted. At its most basic level, who cares who rehabilitates these innocent lives (the dogs) when there isn’t anyone else to help these dogs. *However, it does make me happy that this program seems to help the inmates grow in their capacity for empathy, which is a large factor in their own rehabilitation process.

This is one of the best stories I’ve ever seen this makes my heart so happy I wish every inmate could get this chance, and if it doesn’t help them at least it helped the dogs. I love this 😭

This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever seen online. This man is the very definition of successful.

Talked to him, and now follow him. Such a great example he is. He is such a great person. And now training dogs and working. Having family. He is great 🤍🇫🇷🙏🏻

It's a wonderful program that saves two lives in the process.

We need more animals programs in prisons to rehabilitate animals and the people.

It's sooooo amazing to see 👀 people get a second chance at life and help another being as pure as a 🐕.

I am glad it helped him change and gave him a second chance 🥰

Laughter through tears. Happy tears. God bless these two.

It was Amazing story .❤️

Love truly does transcend all.❤️❤️❤️ Having to be responsible for a being that shows nothing but love towards you is an amazing thing. It can transform you into someone better.💕💕💕

This is what true rehabilitation looks like. I thank God everyday for my 3 Staffordshire Furbabies ❤

Animals changes human to become better people, we don't deserve them. This is a beautiful relationship

What a lovely story!

The power of love heals EVERYTHING. This man's journey is incredible, he should write a book. What a beautiful human being. 💞 It has been demonstrated, time after time, that people who are in prison are transformed by working with animals and other things, such as gardening. When they find their purpose, the shifts that occur in their lives are profound. There are only a small percentage of people who cannot be rehabilitated. Our prison system fails humanity, unless they incorporate programs similar to this one.

Proof that people need 2nd chances too, if they can show they are deserving. Bravo! So happy he ended up with the 2 dogs he had helped. That is a rare event in itself.

I've cried as a baby. Inspiring!

WOW! WOW! WOW! This is probably one of the BEST stories Dodo has shared in recent memories, and it is BEAUTIFUL. It brought literal tears to my eyes. This program needs to be implemented nationwide. Best of luck to you, Vo. Much love to Prada and Turbo.

I've seen bits and pieces about programs like this and it always fills my heart with so much hope. Beautiful story, beautiful storytelling through artwork. I hope every inmate with the desire for rehabilitation can get to experience this sort of bonding with an animal. It can be truly life-changing for every living being involved.

Dog's are magical. We don't deserve them.

It's amazing what a dog's love can do for people. I am very glad to hear that it worked for four dogs and one human

Amazing program! It teaches both the animal and their handler to grow patience and kindness and responsibility! Both of them need this to better themselves. We need more programs in our institutions like this! Take care