Puppies in Prison

A win-win partnership

with the Department of Corrections

Since 2008, Mobility Dogs has partnered with the Department of Corrections on the Puppies in Prisons programme. We educate prisoners at Wiri and Spring Hill prisons to train Mobility Dogs who will be partnered with people living with disability.

Prisoners value the sense of purpose the programme offers, and develop skills that are invaluable to their rehabilitation. These include self-discipline, empathy, reporting, teamwork and leadership.

Staff working with prisoners see the difference it can make to those involved. Prisoners develop pro-social behaviours, build self-esteem, and gain a sense of responsibility and respect.