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Meet Newton, Concordia's first full-time therapy dog

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A new hire at Concordia University is getting a lot of attention.

At just five months old, Newton the Portuguese water dog is making a big impression with students.

It's clear the law of attraction works for him -- he's named after Isaac Newton, after all.

As Concordia's new therapy dog, getting belly rubs is his job. In fact, Newton is the Quebec's first-ever full time therapy dog stationed in a university.

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