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The University of North Georgia is trying to build a better harness for guide dogs

A new harness would help relieve pain for the visually impaired

Rafi, a Syrah golden retriever, walks along with graduate student Tommy Otley on a GAITRite walkway, which records data from Otley's steps, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. The University of North Georgia is using research to improve harnesses for guide dogs in order to cut back on injuries and pain for guide dog users. - photo by Scott Rogers

12292018 GUIDE 1.jpg — Rafi, a Syrah golden retriever, walks along with graduate student Tommy Otley on a GAITRite walkway, which records data from Otley's steps, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. The University of North Georgia is using research to improve harnesses for guide dogs in order to cut back on injuries and pain for guide dog users. - photo by Scott Rogers

Researchers in Dahlonega are working to make life a little easier on the visually impaired.