EPIC Pals graduation

Dylan shows Sadie to guests at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau. The Early Prevention Impacts Community dog-training program is offered to at-risk youth to empower them with skills needed to communicate and manage emotions. Most of the dogs trained during the 8-week program are placed in volunteer foster homes. (Fred Lynch)

Wyatt presents Toby as the dog does a trick at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Wyatt leads Toby at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Santanna and Alf the dog finish their presentation as Shelly Wood congratulates them at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Anthony talks about training Hundley at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Tommy and Mojo take the stage at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Logan introduces Koda at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Koda walks under a chair as Logan directs the dog at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

Toby relaxes after performing at the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.

A reward for the people attending the EPIC Pals graduation Saturday, March 22, 2015 at the Girardot Center in Cape Girardeau.