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Meet Bean, BUPD’s Community Resource Dog<\/h1>\n

Where to Find Bean<\/h3>\n

Bean loves being part of the BU community \u2014 you\u2019ll often spot her at campus events or joining group visits (request one using the link below!)\u00a0Follow Bean on Instagram<\/a> for the latest updates on where she’ll be.<\/p>\n

Request a visit with Bean! <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n

Please note that Bean is only available for group visits or events and is unable to visit student rooms. Any visits to a student residence must be conducted in the lobby of the building.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is a Community Resource Dog (CRD)?<\/h3>\n

Community Resource Dogs are service animals that aim to de-escalate stressful situations and provide support to communities recently affected by crisis or trauma. CRDs are trained to provide comfort and calamity as a supplement to police enforcement and other departmental resources. CRDs are trained to operate in high-intensity environments to help those around them handle high-stress situations and to provide a calming presence.<\/p>\n

Bean’s Role at BU<\/h3>\n

Golden Opportunities for Independence, or GOFI<\/a>, is a non-profit organization that focuses on breeding and training English Golden Retrievers to be effective service animals for individuals and communities in need. Throughout her training, Bean earned her Puppy S.T.A.R. and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certifications and passed her Public Access test, marking her full readiness to serve the Boston University community.<\/p>\n

Now a full-time Community Resource Dog at BU, Bean is on campus five days a week, providing comfort, stability, and support to students, faculty, and staff. Whether it\u2019s a stressful day or a challenging situation, Bean is here for belly rubs, hugs, and to be a calming presence for the Terrier community.<\/p>\n

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