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Proud young readers being celebrated as reading champions with therapy dogs

Reading Champions: Student Spotlights

A heartwarming story about reading champions: student spotlights from our reading program.

2 min read
A colorful collection of dog-themed children's books arranged on a library shelf

Books About Dogs for Your Reading Program Library

Building a collection of dog-themed books keeps children engaged and excited about reading sessions.

1 min read
A calm therapy dog helping a nervous child relax before reading

Calming Techniques for Nervous Readers

Reading anxiety is real and debilitating. Discover the specific techniques our therapy dogs and handlers use to help nervous readers relax, focus, and eventually thrive.

16 min read
A child looking proud while reading to an attentive therapy dog

Building Confidence in Reluctant Readers

Reluctant readers aren't lazy or disinterested鈥攖hey're protecting themselves from experiences that feel painful and risky. Here's how therapy dogs help break the cycle of avoidance and build genuine reading confidence.

11 min read
A child showing a colorful picture book to an attentive Golden Retriever

5 Books That Therapy Dogs Love (And Kids Do Too)

After thousands of reading sessions, our therapy dogs have developed clear favorites. Here are five books that consistently produce tail wags, perked ears, and fully engaged young readers.

12 min read