Former Fulton County Jail inmates helping reduce shelter dogs' time behind bars

A participant in Behind the Bars — an alternative disposition program led by the nonprofit Canine CellMates for people charged with felonies — shows off his dog training skills with Mint. The 2-year-old Dogo Argentino got his name, because he is described as being "cool, chill and like a breath of fresh air." (Chamian Cruz/WABE)

 A group of rescue dogs are helping men in Fulton County break the cycle of incarceration and adjust to life on the outside.  

At a recent graduation ceremony held by the nonprofit Canine CellMates, Curry walks into the room first, ready to show off his new skills.

He’s a small bulldog mix — black with a little patch of white on his chest.