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New Milford Couple Raises Puppy To Make A Difference

NEW MILFORD, N.J. – Robert and Ann Benson have a new roommate in their New Milford home.

Robert and Ann Benson of New Milford pose with their dog, Hannon.

Robert and Ann Benson of New Milford pose with their dog, Hannon.

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But only temporarily.

For the coming months, the couple will be raising an assistance-dog in training for Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit that provides assistance-dogs for children, adults and veterans with disabilities.

The puppy – a Labrador Retriever named Hannon – will one day know over 40 advanced commands, and be matched with a person with disabilities.

Puppy raisers, as the organization refers to them,  take puppies into their homes at 8 weeks old and teach them basic commands and socialization skills.

When the dogs reach about 18 months old, they are returned to the organization’s regional headquarters, where they begin 6 months of professional training, and are then matched with a person with disabilities.

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