Changing My Life: 29 Years in Prison to Dog Trainer - Brian James' Story

Best Damn Dog Show

Henry interviews Brian James, a former inmate who found redemption and a new purpose through a groundbreaking dog training program. Brian shares his harrowing journey from a childhood surrounded by addiction and neglect to becoming entrenched in gangs and ultimately serving a life sentence for a gang-related crime.

In prison, Brian spent ten years in solitary confinement, hitting rock bottom with the death of his beloved grandmother, the only person who had ever shown him unconditional love. However, his life took a positive turn when he joined a dog training prison program called Pawsitive Change. Through training rescue dogs, Brian rediscovered love, acceptance, and a sense of purpose.

The program not only helped him prepare for a potential parole but also paved the way for his current career as a dog trainer and animal advocate. Brian's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of unconditional love and second chances.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:56 Welcome Brian

01:31 Brian's Troubled Childhood

04:22 The Night That Changed Everything

07:31 Facing the Consequences

10:36 A Turning Point: Grandmother's Death

14:08 Discovering the Pawsitive Change Program

17:05 Joining the Dog Training Program

25:23 Training German Shepherd Puppy

30:27 Adjusting to New Dogs

33:31 Impact of the Dog Program on Parole

35:34 Life After Prison: Training Dogs

39:48 Future Aspirations and Projects

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