Paws to Connect

Read To Dog

Read To Dog allows children to enhance their reading skills while boosting their confidence in a supportive and non-judgmental environment provided by our canine companions.

Grow Confidence

Reading to dogs helps students build confidence by providing a non-judgmental audience that listens attentively, boosting their self-esteem and encouraging them to take risks in their reading abilities.

Foster a Love of Learning

Read to Dog helps foster a love of learning in students by creating a positive and supportive environment where they can practice their reading skills without fear of judgment, making reading enjoyable.

Develop Empathy

Reading to a dog helps develop empathy in students by encouraging them to connect emotionally with animals, fostering a deeper understanding of their needs and emotions.

Get Started!

We coordinate with local libraries and schools to provide certified pet therapy animals for each child to read aloud to, in a private one-on-one interaction. School visits are to individual classrooms where students can cultivate and expand their reading skills.

Fill out the form below to request a Read To Dog visit from one of our Pet Therapy teams!

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Pet Therapy Teams

We would love to have you and your pet on our team! Read more about the program and process for certification.

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