Service dog 'graduates' alongside owner at New Jersey university

This is the moment a service dog "graduated" from a university in New Jersey alongside his owner. Justin had accompanied Batchelor of Science in Education graduate Grace Mariani to all her classes as she studied for her degree at Seton Hall. The labrador joined his owner on stage for her graduation ceremony to rapturous applause. Justin even got a certificate of his own, proudly carrying it in his mouth. Mariani graduated magna cum laude (with great distinction), with a degree enabling her to teach elementary and special education. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB