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My name is Tonka-Prison Dog!

Posted over 10 years ago

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My basic info

Breed
Akita
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
14D01062

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Tonka is a 2 year old Akita mix that was rescued from the Lorain County Kennel. He's friendly with everyone he meets and is very energetic. Tonka would do well with an active family whose kids are a little older due to his energy level. It's not known if Tonka likes cats. He's fine with dogs but likes to be the dominant one.

On February 06, 2014 Tonka was selected to be one of Friendship's Prison Dogs. On that date he left to go to the Grafton Correctional Institution to start his training. Each Prison Dog in the program receives approximately six hours of training each day that consists of basic command drills such as sit, stay, recall, socialization with other dogs, exercise walking the compound and play time with primary and secondary trainers that work in shifts over a 24-hour period. The trainers are selected using a strict criteria sheet based on their conduct and court record. They follow the Good Canine Citizenship Course. Each dog has to pass a series of training tests conducted by Don Hitchens, Friendship APLs Dog Trainer, in order to graduate from the program. The average time a dog spends in the training program is twelve weeks.

If you are interested in adopting a Prison Dog, adoption applications are now being accepted. They can be downloaded at friendshipapl.org under ADOPT-FIND A FRIEND. A limited amount of apps will be accepted for each Prison Dog. They must be hand delivered to Friendship. If you have any questions, please contact the shelter at 440-322-4321.

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