Pendleton prison dog training program still going strong | Local News
PENDLETON — “Summer, heel,” commanded Daniel Pierce, looking down at the medium-sized dog in front of him with reddish-brown fur.
Summer quickly moved to Pierce’s side, in line with his legs, and looked up. Pierce offered her a treat.
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