Reading to Dogs Benefits Children

Did you know that dogs can help children with their reading?

Benefits

Find out how children can benefit from reading to dogs in:

And the benefits are not just about reading. Learn about other benefits in:

Are there benefits for the dog? Read about how being read to can benefit dogs in shelters in Reading to shelter pets can lower stress, improve adoption chances.

Tips for reading with dogs

How do you make the reading experience a good one for both the reader and the dog? Therapy dogs are used in schools and libraries because they have special training. But, you might have a dog you can read to at home. Find tips in:

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