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iParty Goes to the Dogs
Five service dogs were put to the test at iParty in Cranston as they were taught to be comfortable around bursting balloons and banging pans.

After a tough day of training these very special students of the National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) take a well-deserved break.
(L to R) Angie, Spirit, Blaze, Whimsy, Crew, Freedom, Shadow, Kharma, and Skye were recently put to the test at iParty in Cranston, RI where they learned to ignore everything from bursting balloons to boas.
The dogs were at the store March 27 at 6 p.m. for the public to meet these dogs, which provide help and support for the physically and mentally disabled.
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