We also add in extra things like handling and health checks which is really important that the dogs are well handled and happy to be handled. They need all those skills to be a working guide dog or therapy dog. The boys build on the skills and you know the time that the dogs need to stay in a seat, stay and drop. Working with the boys up here is awesome. We have Kerry in every week for training. I think it makes a huge difference in here. I think just the opportunity to take care of an animal - do the training - just be part of that animal’s life. Why are they here? There's been a lot of things impacting on their lives. There's a lot of history with these guys, family history. And I wasn't really expecting it, caught me by surprise. I was walking to school and Craig walked through the door with a dog. ![]() Two and a half years later – it was worth the wait. ![]() Initially, when I first came to the centre I put my name down. I've wanted to be part of the guide dog program in here for a long time. So it's part of, I guess that restorative justice idea that they're making amends and they're giving back and they're doing good to the community that they've done harm to. Because it not only assists our young people who are handlers, individually in their rehabilitation process, but it's also about them contributing back to the community. And the Guide Dog Program contributes to that. Our goal here is rehabilitation for young people.
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