Tank Pit Bull Terrier & Mastiff Mix Aberdeen, WA

I am currently at Stafford Creek Corrections Center as part of the FREEDOM TAILS Board & Train Program from August 8 - October 31. This popular program pairs a duo of incarcerated individuals up with a PAWS of Grays Harbor pooch for 12 weeks. Each dog has a primary and secondary handler assigned to the same cell, giving the dog 24-hour care and attention to meet its needs. During their stay at SCCC, these dogs receive specialized training to prepare them for adoption to the public. At the end of their 12-week stay, they enjoy a special adoption ceremony with their new families to show off their skills as they start a new journey. Find out more at pawsgh.org/freedomtails.

5 Tank Highlights!
1. Loves people
2. Very strong
3. Gets excited easily
4. Big marshmallow
5. Great with commands


8/15/24
What's up world it's that big dog Tank here coming at you live from SCCC Freedom Tails program where we're sponsored by them cool cats over at PAWS of Grays Harbor, wait... did someone say cat?!?! Oh yeah, that was me! Anyway... I get here and they hand me over to this tall skinny human and his accomplice, a shorter stocky guy. I'm thinking to myself, this is going to be easy! I'm going to be able to do what I want when I want. But oh man was I wrong! They are not the ones to tango with, let me tell you. They got me stopping at doors and sitting, and to make things worse I can't walk through until I make eye contact and get the ok! I mean, I'm the biggest dog on this block! But the flip side of it all is that they really are just trying to make sure I succeed and get to a forever home with a new loving family. Till next time, Tank!
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8/25/24
What's up big world? It's your boy Tank Dogg over here at Freedom Tails. I have a joke for you...

Why did the cat cross the road? To run away from me of course!! LOL

Man, I'm funny but my handlers don't think so. They're like you better not be chasing cats. You hear? I just smile and say, yeah I guess so.

It's time to tell you about my week. I feel great. I have not been this healthy in my life. This new chapter is starting out great. For me, I get personal trainers. They like to tell me what to do and give me treats if I do it. Not bad right? Hopefully I get my yellow bandana today. If I do, I will get more freedom and more work to do. That's it for this week. Wish me luck!!!

Tank
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9/12/24


This is your boy, Tank!! And you know the rest. It's been another week of training and cues; I am just getting ready for graduation. I can't believe I'm already halfway through this program and I have learned so much in the time I have been here. I just hope they find me a good family that I can love and hopefully they have a big yard!!

Well, it's time for me to get back to work. I will fill you in on the news next week!!

Ruff Ruff


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9/19/24

What's up my peoples, it's your boy Tank Dogg coming at you from SCCC Freedom Tails program. For all of you that are new and not yet wiped yet, Freedom Tails is the place that dogs go to for training in LIMA( least, invasive, minimal aversive training). So it goes like this; PAWS of Grays Harbor evaluates us and then sends us here for

a 12 week cues in behavior and basic obedience training. So yeah, that's where I'm at and getting lots of training every day. Cues, cues, and cues. Sit, wait, with me, look/focus, down, stand, come, etc. At first, I was defiant and not willing to change my wild dog ways, but let me fill you in on something that they don't tell you when get off

the change bus, these guys that have been down for a long minute have all the time in the world and patience to stand by and wait for you to do what they have asked of you. So, I found out the hard way at first. Now I just go along with them and do as I am asked; well for the most part! I'm coming around you can say.

Well I am going to take a nap. I'll talk to you next week!!

Tank DoggPlease apply to adopt at: http://www.pawsgh.org