Child Programs

Paws To Read ®

Paws To Read ® matches child certified therapy dogs and handlers with children who struggle to read.

Kids read to the dogs and are encouraged to pick books they think the dog would like to hear. Our dogs provide undivided attention to the kids as they read aloud.

Studies have shown that reading to dogs encourages confidence and boosts self-esteem in children who struggle to read aloud in class, therefore boosting their literacy.