This video of a service dog is drawing attention online as it shows the pup receiving a medal alongside his human companion, a fencing athlete, at the Para National Championships. The clip captures the dog’s reaction to receiving the medal and has been gaining traction on social media.
Service dog Nico gets his own medal alongside fencing athlete at Para National Championships
This service dog named Nico received a medal alongside his owner, Alanna Flax-Clark, who “won her second medal as an adaptive athlete in #fencing at the Para National Championships in Richmond, Virginia, last month!” The video shared by @canineorg and USA Fencing shows Nico bending down to receive a “medal of his own.”
The pup also offers his paw for a handshake when prompted by the presenter. The moment suggests he was eager to take part in the celebration alongside his owner. Flax-Clark was also smiling as Nico received his medal.
Providing additional details about the athlete, the video notes that Flax-Clark “has pushed through some health challenges, but she came away with medals!” It also states that “fencing isn’t the first sport in which Alanna has excelled at a high level.” After working with children with disabilities, the athlete “discovered hippotherapy and says seeing the benefits of horseback riding inspired her to pursue equestrian as well.”
The video attracted positive reactions from viewers online. Many users shared congratulatory messages for both Flax-Clark and Nico in the comments section. “The bestest boy!” one person wrote about Nico. Another commented, “Congrats! So cool!” A third user added, “Congratulations, Alanna and Nico!” while a fourth wrote, “Way to go!!!!”
