Relieving disaster through dog therapy
By David Hermanovitch

Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Dogs, known as man’s best friend, are also known to assist people with a variety of medical conditions. On Friday, dogs from all across the nation gathered at the Binghamton University Downtown Center to learn how to provide a different kind of support.
Nearly a dozen dogs and their handlers are earning national certification through HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response (AACR) during a three-day course. The course began Friday and runs through Sunday. After the course, the animals will be certified disaster relief dogs.
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