Dog News
Because canines play a significant role, whether helping staff find contraband or assisting rehabilitate incarcerated people, CDCR Dog News is a popular category.

The first Sunday in May was a very special day for the staff and incarcerated trainers at Mule Creek State...
Read More About Service dog graduates from Mule Creek State Prison

It’s never just another day at the office for CDCR’s K-9 Unit. That office could end up being two or...

When a New Life K-9 program dog needed help with surgery, Pleasant Valley State Prison’s (PVSP) incarcerated population was ready.

When cases of COVID-19 started spiking at California Medical Facility (CMF) leaders made the painful decision to evacuate the dogs...

Christmas arrived early this year for the staff and inmates at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility’s (RJD) dog-training program with the...
Read More About Puppy Love: Patches safely delivers nine pups at RJD

K9 teams at each of CDCR’s 35 adult institutions have proven to be one of the most effective tools in...
Read More About When CDCR K‑9 teams compete, communities win

After six projects and 13 subprojects, staff at the Mule Creek State Prison celebrated the grand opening of its revamped...

With Germans (Shepherds) and Belgians (Malinois) already in attendance, it’s only fitting that a few Australians were on hand for...
Read More About K‑9 expansion finishes with academy graduation

Central California Women’s Facility and Investigative Services Unit staff recently donated illegal cell phones to soldiers.

For a few dozen high school students, Tuesday's morning session was anything but normal. As the Florin High School students...
Read More About CDCR K‑9 officers discuss careers with high school students