In Ridgefield, dogs trained to help families 'unlock life's potential'
Alyssa Seidman
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The Collins family, of Ridgefield, were matched with BluePath service dog Chelsea in 2019. The pup is specially trained to provide safety, companionship and opportunities for independence for children with autism.Michelle Brier / Contributed photo
RIDGEFIELD — A New York nonprofit recently made use of Main Street to train a pair of pups who will soon become autism service dogs. Penn, a yellow lab, and Zappa, a black lab, spent a sunny afternoon in town learning techniques to keep a child safe amid the distractions of a bustling suburban street.