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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.
Understanding Dyslexia and How Dogs Help
For children with dyslexia, reading feels like a battle against their own brain. Therapy dogs offer something traditional interventions can't: judgment-free practice that rebuilds confidence alongside skills.
Keeping Your Therapy Dog Healthy for Facility Visits
Essential health practices to ensure your therapy dog stays fit for service and keeps everyone safe.
The Science Behind Why Dogs Reduce Reading Anxiety
Research shows that dogs lower cortisol and increase oxytocin. Here's what that means for young readers.
Nutrition for Working Therapy Dogs
The demands of therapy work require specialized nutrition. Learn how we keep our eighteen reading dogs healthy, energized, and performing at their best through carefully planned diets.
Seasonal Care Tips for Therapy Dogs
From summer heat to winter ice, each season brings unique challenges for working therapy dogs. Here's how our handlers keep their partners healthy, comfortable, and ready to read year-round.
Winter Safety Tips for Therapy Dogs
From icy sidewalks to dry indoor heat, winter poses unique challenges for working therapy dogs. Here's how to keep your reading buddy safe and comfortable all season.