We have also been preparing to provide schools with highly trained and certified Bow Wow Reading Dogs. We've added new features to our already successful program.

We excited to offer free trauma training for all our therapy dog handlers. Sharon Fonke, LPC, will share a presentation about trauma at our annual Bow Wow Reading Dog Workshop, and a more in-depth workshop in late September. If you know therapy dog handlers who volunteer with other groups, please let them know that they are welcome to join us for these workshops.

Family pet Bailey and her owner are clearly having a great time learning the basics of Agility 1.

Gracie loves to help kiddos become more confident with their reading skills.

Another change made for our Bow Wow Therapy Dog program is a shift from the volunteer bearing significant costs to asking our partner organizations to assist financially in supporting the program.

We are also seeking businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring a Reading Dog at a local elementary school or public library.

Sponsors (individuals or businesses) of $1,500 are needed for these elementary schools:

Your sponsorship of a Reading Dog will have a lifelong impact on the children who read with our reading tutor handlers and their therapy dog partners.

We have a broad range of classes starting with 8-week-old puppies and going through specialized dog sports and therapy dog training. We offer 6-week full courses and 1-day workshops. There are evening and weekend class options for those who work.