Weezy was a stray before coming to live with Sylvia James; Sabbath is a former resident of Animal Harbor who lives with Sarah Doyi.
The two dogs and their owners are members of Therapy Dogs Interna- tional Chapter 234 and visit Broadview, Clark Me- morial, Cowan and Hunt- land schools in Franklin County as Tail Waggin’ Tutors to assist children with reading.
The main objective of “dog-friendly” atmosphere that allows students to practice the skill of reading. Many of the children chosen for this program have difficulties reading and, as a result, have developed self-esteem issues. They are often self-conscious when reading aloud in front of other classmates.
By sitting down next to a dog and reading to the dog, all threats of being judged are put aside. The child relaxes, pats the attentive dog and focuses on the reading. Reading improves because the child is practicing the skill of reading, building self-esteem and associating reading with something pleasant.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors is a program of Therapy Dogs International
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