Reading to dogs enhances children’s skills
Daily Freeman – by Violet Snow – 9.13.15 – The Tail-Wagging Tutors will be coming to the Phoenicia Library in late September. “Olexa, a Boiceville resident, and Jennifer Christie of Shandaken, also certified for dog therapy, will bring their dogs, Oz, Opie, and Sturgis, to the Phoenicia Library on Saturday, September 19 at 1 p.m. for a get-acquainted gathering, followed by Monday afternoon reading sessions starting September 21 at 3:30 p.m.” Students who read aloud regularly approve their reading skill. Reading to dogs is very nonjudgmental and can therefore be very helpful.