Moore County Therapy Dogs brochure:
PRC Moore County Therapy Dogs brochure 2022
Reading Tails: “Children Reading to Dogs”
The mission of Moore County’s “Reading Tails” program is to expand a child’s interest in reading and thus lay the groundwork for a lifetime of education, ultimately leading to a higher quality of life. “Reading Tails” is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of facilities and settings. Reading times for children and therapy dogs are scheduled. Children and dogs bond together over a shared story. The child’s confidence and reading skills grow in a relaxing environment.
Many of the therapy dog teams that participate in the Reading Tails program also participate in the PRC Education Program. The dogs are ambassadors in the classroom, demonstrating the joy of a well-trained dog and reflecting the love and care that they receive from their families.
Special visits with our PRC dogs (and cats!) and their owners:
- Miss Christie and Bonnie read, “Can I Be Your Dog?”
- Miss Christie and Bonnie read, “The Lucky Tale of Two Dogs”
- Miss Christie and Bonnie read, “Buddy Unchained”
- Miss Mary and KitKat read, “So, What’s It Like To Be A Cat?”
- Miss Suzie and Beanie read, “Two Bobbies”
- Miss Suzie and Beanie read, “Call The Horse Lucky”
- Miss Mary and KitKat read, “Fiona Finds Love”
- Miss Suzie and Beanie read, “Ben, The Very Best Furry Friend”
- Miss Suzie and Beanie read, “May I Pet Your Dog?”
- Miss Suzie and Beanie read, “Out Of The Cold”
- Miss Mary and KitKat Read, “Nobody’s Cats: How one little black kitty came in from the cold”
- Miss June and Gabe read, “Susie’s Story”
- Miss June and Gabe read, “Maggie’s Second Chance”
- Miss Suzie and Beanie read, “Nobody’s Cats: How one little black kitty came in from the cold”
Eligibility:
Therapy dogs and their owners must have a current certification with one of the groups below:
- Therapy Dogs International, Inc.
- Alliance of Therapy Dogs
- Pet Partners
- The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.
A Canine Good Citizenship Certificate is not required but is a great foundation for a therapy dog credential.
Please be sure to always stay current on the rules and regulations stipulated by your certification organization.
Training:
- Training and/or information regarding the above certifications and AKC certifications is available from several trainers/schools in Moore and Lee Counties – see below:
| Bon-Clyde
P.O. Box 2208 Contact Bonnie at bon-clyde@windstream.net 919-774-6794 or 919-774-8861 |
Sandhills Dog Training LLC
Abby Ganin-Toporek 910-673-0074 sandhillsdogtraining@gmail.com |
| K9 Foundation, LLC
3140 NC-5, Aberdeen, NC 28347 Contact Lynn Bain at lynn.k9foundation@gmail.com 612-747-4090
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Shadow Hill Kennel and Farm
1723 Belford Church Road, Jackson Springs, NC 27281 Contact Jane Hammett at shelties@hughes.net 910-974-3647 |
If you have your certification:
Contact Linda Evans for more information on how to participate in the program.
Linda can be reached at 910-986-6528 or spencersbestfriend@gmail.com
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