Would you believe that a therapy dog could help children read better? There have been stories of therapy dogs encouraging kids to read, and Arthur is one of these great dogs. Arthur is part of the “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” reading program offered by Therapy Dogs International, a non-profit organization.

Arthur helped several students at Sioux Trail Elementary. Layla Larsen, a fourth-grade student, admits that her voice used to shake when she reads. But because she constantly reads to Arthur and actually enjoys the experience, she became more confident.

Marianne Bundy and Tahir Peterson are fifth-graders who’ve also benefited from Arthur’s help. They said that Arthur definitely gave them a comfortable elementary experience.

In the “Tail Waggin’ Tutors program, teachers get to choose at least 6 students a day to read to one of their dogs. A therapy dog like Arthur would just sit and offer a friendly ear to the reader. For Arthur, he rewards the kids with a paw or hug. The kids also offer Arthur a treat.

Article source: StarTribune

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