i think it is a good idea, but certain types of violent criminals, shouldnt be allowed to do so due to safety for the animals, the same goes for people who have personality disorders which cause them to have violent fits of rage. I know that even after spending a 9 hour day dealing with dogs all day, one of the ways i like to relieve stress is goofing off with one of my dogs, moreso now that ive helped make them healthier.

And i think it would be good for the dogs too, but i think instead of having a system where the dogs are in the prisons, the prisoners should go to local pounds and the such and goof off with the pound dogs, they need love too, and many of them dont get the attention they need due to an inefficient system with that.