Service dog helps child with autism connect in the classroom

November 3, 2007 on 9:00 am | In Labrador Retriever News& Views |

Arlington Heights Daily Herald - This month, Zachary began attending school with Gemini, an 18-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever trained as an autism service dog. When accompanied by Gemini, Zachary is able to focus and get more out of his early childhood program at Benson More

Detroit Free Press - Paul Werth darted out the front door of his New Boston home last week with his dog, Atlas, in tow. The dark-haired 7-year-old may have held Atlas’ leash, but the yellow Labrador-golden retriever mix is taking the lead in giving the second-grader More