Therapy dogs in schools

Therapy dogs in schools can perform wonders: The animals relieve students' stress, help kids learn to read, and even boost test scores and attendance.

The BGSU PAWS Team is a dedicated group of campus and community volunteers and certified therapy dogs.

Read expert advice for bringing a therapy dog into your school, including concerns about breed, temperament, and training.

Elementary schools can boost social and emotional learning with a program that welcomes a canine friend to campus.

Alex Flores of 7 Senses works with Tinder and helps children locally [...]

In this 52nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, Kailey, a school counselor, shares what it's been like to bring her dog Leo to work with her.

Kids struggling with reading improve literacy by participating in Reading Therapy Dog programs.

This resources comprises 12 task cards for use in mindfulness activities with a dog. There are also follow up worksheets and an indication about how the dog has made the student feel during the session.

Check out the many benefits of having dogs in the classroom. However the introduction of classroom dogs is not without potential pitfalls.

Activities to do with students and a Therapy Dog.