Friday, April 24, 2015

April Meeting Featured Therapy Dogs


Therapy Dogs of the Red River Valley - READ (Reading Education Assistance Dogs

The purpose of this group is to improve literacy skills of children. Owners have undergone extensive training with their dogs and take them to classrooms and libraries for reading time with children. Mary Brinkmann (left) presented basic information about the group, training, and activities. Christie Lindemann (third from left) is the site coordinator. Each of the women shared their personal experiences of interaction with children.

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