Paws & Pages
The Hungry Puppy, a trusted name in pet care since 1987, is excited to announce the launch of "Paws & Pages," an innovative reading program where children can practice their reading skills with certified therapy dogs. These programs have been running in area libraries for many years and we are excited to have the opportunity to offer this unique opportunity to our community.
Program Highlights:
- • Free 15-minute reading sessions with certified therapy dogs
- • Professional therapy dog teams
- • Safe, supervised environment
- • Weekly sessions
- • Suitable for readers ages 5-12
- • Pre-registration required
The program partners with certified therapy dog teams who commit their time to help developing readers. Each participating therapy dog team receives special recognition and incentives through The Hungry Puppy's Family and Friends discount program.
Research shows that reading to dogs can help children:
- • Reduce reading anxiety
- • Improve reading confidence
- • Develop stronger reading skills
- • Build positive associations with reading
- • Experience the therapeutic benefits of animal interactionÂ
It is anticipated that Paws & Pages will run weekly at The Hungry Puppy. The Program brings together our passion for pets and community service. Reading to dogs provides children with a non-judgmental, supportive environment where they can build confidence in their reading abilities while experiencing the calming presence of therapy dogs.
INTERESTED THERAPY DOG OWNERS PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM
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