2023 Archive

Browse all articles published in 2023

15 posts from 2023

A grandmother, mother, and child reading together with a therapy dog in a warm library setting

A Grandmother's Gift: How Three Generations Now Read Together

When Martha brought her granddaughter to a reading session, she didn't expect to find her own love of reading renewed.

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A teacher reviewing progress data while a therapy dog sits with a reading student

Reading Program Success Metrics

Beyond fluency scores and word counts lies a more complete picture of therapy dog reading program impact. Here's how we measure success across every dimension that matters.

12 min read
A young puppy beginning socialization training with gentle handling

Preparing Puppies for Therapy Work

The foundation for exceptional therapy dogs is laid in puppyhood. Here's how to raise a puppy whose future includes helping children discover the joy of reading.

12 min read
A healthy, well-groomed therapy dog getting a wellness check at the veterinarian

Keeping Your Therapy Dog Healthy for Facility Visits

Essential health practices to ensure your therapy dog stays fit for service and keeps everyone safe.

1 min read
A professional evaluator assessing a calm dog's temperament

Evaluating Dog Temperament for Therapy Work

Not every good dog is a good therapy dog. Here's how we assess temperament to identify dogs who will truly thrive in the unique demands of reading program work.

13 min read