Viral skateboarding dog helps children with disabilities in Nutley

A dog from New Jersey, known for his skateboarding and surfing videos, is lending a paw as a therapy dog for children with disabilities in Nutley.

News 12 Staff

Oct 16, 2023, 4:46 PM

Updated 204 days ago

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Fynn the Lab has gone viral with his skateboarding and surfing videos. However, his day job is being a therapy dog for The Phoenix Center in Nutley.
Fynn joins his mom twice a week at the private school working with students who have autism and other disabilities. He's also helped multiple students get over their fear and dislike of animals.
Dogs can have a positive impact on children with autism, reducing anxiety, improving communication and being a much-needed companion.


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