Paws & Pages Team
The Paws & Pages team is dedicated to building confident readers through the unconditional love of therapy dogs. Our team of educators, trainers, and volunteers share tips, stories, and resources to support literacy and the human-animal bond.
Paws & Pages Team
The Paws & Pages team is dedicated to building confident readers through the unconditional love of therapy dogs. Our team of educators, trainers, and volunteers share tips, stories, and resources to support literacy and the human-animal bond.
Articles by Paws & Pages Team
75 articles published
The Science of Animal-Assisted Learning
Discover the fascinating neuroscience behind why reading to dogs works: from cortisol reduction to oxytocin release, the research validates what our young readers already know.
Choosing Your First Therapy Dog Book Collection
Starting a therapy dog reading program requires more than trained dogs and willing handlers—it requires books. Here's a comprehensive guide to building your first book collection that serves diverse readers while maximizing the therapy dog experience.
A Community Transformed by Reading Dogs
A heartwarming story about a community transformed by reading dogs from our reading program.
Summer Reading Preparation Guide
Summer break can devastate reading progress or accelerate it—the difference lies in preparation. Here's how to set up children for summer reading success, with or without therapy dog program access.
Teacher Appreciation: Educators Who Champion Reading Dogs
A heartwarming story about teacher appreciation: educators who champion reading dogs from our reading program.
The Power of Picture Books
Picture books aren't just for beginning readers—they're sophisticated tools for developing literacy skills, emotional intelligence, and the love of reading that sustains lifelong learners. Here's why our therapy dogs and handlers rely on picture books far more than you might expect.
Preparing for National Library Week
National Library Week offers unparalleled opportunities to showcase therapy dog reading programs, attract new participants, and celebrate the libraries that make our work possible. Here's how to make the most of this annual celebration.
A Rescue Dog's Journey to Reading Buddy
A heartwarming story about a rescue dog's journey to reading buddy from our reading program.
Spring Into Reading: Seasonal Book Picks
As winter gives way to warming days and new beginnings, our therapy dogs have curated their favorite spring-themed books—titles that capture renewal, growth, and the joy of reading during the season of possibility.
Building a Home Reading Routine
The magic of therapy dog reading sessions doesn't have to end when children leave the library. Here's how to recreate the calm, supportive environment of dog-assisted reading in your own home.