Published: 1/26/2013

Assistance Dog Visits Whiteford Elementary

Second and third grade students learned about assistance dogs during a visit from Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

Service dog Quincy retrieves a slipper for his owner Benny Wilkerson during a visit with second and third grade students at Whiteford Elementary School.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Service dog Quincy retrieves a slipper for his owner Benny Wilkerson during a visit with second and third grade students ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Second and third grade students have a laugh as they watch a video of dogs training at Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Second and third grade students have a laugh as they watch a video of dogs training at Assistance Dogs for ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Jenny Barlos, from Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence, and Benny Wilkerson demonstrate how his service dog Quincy won't take food from the floor.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jenny Barlos, from Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence, and Benny Wilkerson demonstrate how his service dog Quincy won't take food ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Benny Wilkerson demonstrates how his service dog Quincy can retrieve a phone. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Quincy, a four-year-old golden retriever service dog owned by Benny Wilkerson, gets a hug from second grader Cameron Kolmar. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Quincy, a four-year-old golden retriever service dog owned by Benny Wilkerson, gets a pet from third grader Emily Wells. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Assistance Dog Visits Whiteford Elementary

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