Paws & Pages Blog
Tips, stories, and resources to help children become confident readers with the help of our four-legged friends.
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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.
Managing Multiple Therapy Dogs at Events
Large events bring unique challenges when multiple therapy dogs work together. Here's how Paws & Pages coordinates our eighteen dogs for library events, school visits, and community gatherings.
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.
Building Confidence in Reluctant Readers
Reluctant readers aren't lazy or disinterested—they'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.
Parent FAQs About Therapy Dog Programs
Is it safe? Will it help? What if my child is scared of dogs? We answer the questions parents ask most often about therapy dog reading programs—honestly and completely.
Recognizing Stress Signals in Your Therapy Dog
Your therapy dog can't tell you when they've had enough, but they're communicating constantly. Here's how to read the signals that protect both your dog and the children they serve.
Integrating Technology in Reading Sessions
E-readers, audiobooks, reading apps—technology has transformed how children engage with text. Here's how therapy dog programs can thoughtfully incorporate digital tools without losing what makes our work special.
Volunteering as a Therapy Dog Handler
Thinking about volunteering with your dog? Here's what therapy dog handling really involves—the rewards, the challenges, and the life-changing moments that make it all worthwhile.
The Journey to Becoming a Certified Therapy Dog Team
The path from 'my dog would be great at this' to certified therapy team takes dedication, training, and honest assessment. Here's what the journey really looks like—and whether it's right for you.
Summer Reading Programs with Therapy Dogs
When school ends, the 'summer slide' begins. Here's how therapy dog reading programs can keep young readers engaged—and actually excited—during the long break.