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Paws to
Read
Kids, dogs, and books. . .
what a great relationship! Paws to Read attracts children from the entire spectrum of reading levels
who come once a month on a Sunday afternoon to read to trained
therapy dogs.
The dogs, family pets representing many breeds, and their owners who
volunteer their time have been certified in pet therapy. It has been
observed over and over that children's reading abilities improve as they gain confidence by reading to
dogs. Why? The dogs listen uncritically and wag their tails as the kids
read. In addition to reading improvement, Paws shows kids how to relate
to dogs as pets. How? The loving relationship between the dog and its
owner helps foster kindness, respect, and good animal interaction skills.
Each participant is required to have a permission slip signed by a parent.
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