Therapy Dogs


Seizure/Therapy Dog Article

Replacing Fear with Self-Esteem and confidence is our goal. Children who have trouble reading encounter a paralyzing fear when they have to read in front of the class, or in a small reading group. In fact, literacy specialists acknowledge the fact that children who are below their peers in reading skills are often intimidated by reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-esteem, and view reading as a chore.

Research with therapy animals indicates that children with low self esteem are often more willing to interact with an animal than with another person. When reading to therapy dog, a child becomes visibly relaxed and more emotionally balanced during the sessions.