K-9 Reading Buddies uses trained therapy-dog teams to help children strengthen reading skills and confidence in a calm, nonjudgmental setting.

Northern Chicago, United States

Story

The program lets children read to therapy dogs so mistakes and pauses feel less threatening.

Its services range from pre-kindergarten safety lessons to weekly small-group reading sessions and library programs.

The archive keeps this story because it shows therapy dogs supporting literacy while also teaching respectful animal contact.

Sources

• K-9 Reading Buddies services
• KQED article
• News 4 San Antonio report