LISTENING TAILS

Listening Tails (LT) is a program designed to help young children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud by reading to therapy dogs. The children read for 15-20 minutes once a week for six weeks in a relaxed environment. At all times, the dogs are on leash and supervised by their handler. In terms of reading material, children have the option of either bringing their own books or they can borrow books from the Library/School for the duration of their reading session. Parents are not in the same room as their children during the reading sessions, but they are able, if they so desire, to observe their children through the meeting room window. To help create a relaxed environment, both the dogs and children are given cushions to sit on, with the handlers seated on a chair, leash length away from their dogs. As a guideline, the program is aimed generally at children in grades 1-3, but no child will be denied the opportunity to participate.

Call (587) 581-5571, email info@ctds.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(587) 581-5571

Email

info@ctds.ca

Website

https://www.ctds.ca/listening-tails