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New program integrates service dogs into therapy for Arlington inmates

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Highly trained, specialized service dogs have been used to improve the physical and emotional health of countless Americans. A new pilot program in Arlington County is integrating service dogs into therapy for inmates in correctional facilities. This program is being led by the Arlington County Sherriff Department and is partnered with People Animals Love (PAL), a D.C. based nonprofit. “Animals give us so much love and joy and expect absolutely nothing in return; that shows a lot of vulnerability and trust in others,” said mental health therapist for Arlington county detention facilities Sonia Shuhart. “The inmates brought this idea to the attention of mental health therapists Aubrey Graham and Sonia Shuhart during Moral Reconation Therapy group,” said Cpt.

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MSU club prepares dogs for their future

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Some dogs here on campus are like students, training for their future careers. Whitney Chandler is a senior at MSU and Vice President of Leader Dog Club (LDC). “I’m currently raising Finn, he’s six months, he’s a black lab,” she said. Finn is no ordinary puppy. When he’s older he will lead the blind.