Ann Furgurson was a teacher in Salt Lake City and taught English to 14-16 year-olds that were ex-gang members. Fourteen years ago she brought her dog to school one day and saw a different side to the delinquents. She saw that her dog made the tough teens show a gentler side and since then, Ann got interested in therapy dogs.

Nowadays, Ann integrates the use of therapy dogs in the school setting. She uses therapy dogs to work with children in the special education curriculum or to make her other students feel relaxed and happy. Sometimes her canines help the students focus and do better.

Ann believes that dog therapy can boost a student’s academic performance — especially students who have emotional and behavioral problems and with communication disorders. She continues the practice until today and will do the same in the future.

Article and photo source: montrosepress.com

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