Hello, everyone! My name is Barnie Fife and I am a registered facility dog with Service Dogs of Alabama. I come from a long line of greatness. My mother Maggie, my sister Foxie, brother Gunner, and brother Merlin are all facility dogs in the state of Alabama. A facility dog is a working dog, but unlike service dogs, students can pet me and love me. I am trained to detect stress and anxiety in students and try to help where I can. I believe dogs in schools make school a little more fun. I am the original facility dog in Madison City Schools, and I am proud to pave the way for facility dogs in school systems. I enjoy being in classrooms, working with students, and playing at recess. I believe our school should be a safe space for everyone, so if your student has a fear of dogs or has allergies, please be sure to let my handler (Mrs. Cook) know so we can make sure your student is safe at Madison Elementary. I look forward to meeting all of my students this year! 

For more information about facility dogs and my journey, please visit Service Dogs of Alabama