“I truly do not think there is enough time in my lifetime to fully express how much Kerrigan and Cathy Guenzel have made a difference in my classroom this year.  As I type this, I am preparing...

By Heather Wade, Holland Elementary, Council Rock School District Therapy dog Jingles, owned and handled by Joyce McGettigan, went right to the head of the classroom when he entered.  We...

One of the most frequent questions we get is from owners who want to know how they can get their dog certified to work as a registered therapy dog.  We have learned over the years that the...

By Carol VanSant One therapy dog job that almost everyone is familiar with is to help people manage grief. It doesn’t matter whether it is a large tragedy or an individual personal loss, therapy...

Carla Foy grew up in Bethlehem, PA. Her father was an airline pilot, and her mother owns a used/rare bookstore called The Old Library Bookshop. She has always loved children and teaching, and she was...

We often encounter students who have anxiety and fear when around dogs. It seems that our therapy dogs are then thrust into the role of helping students overcome these issues.  The gentle and...

SOME GREAT DOG-THEMED BOOKS FOR STUDENTS It’s summertime and a great time to catch up on pleasure reading. Our therapy dogs recommended some wonderful dog stories and encourage you to visit...

Nor’wester Therapy Dogs: Canine Partners in Education has been nominated for Most Happening Charity in the Bucks County 2017 “Happening List” contest. This contest is offered to...

The Bucks Happening List is the most happening people’s choice contest in Bucks County. Nor’Wester Readers’ own Deborah Glessner was nominated for Most Happening Volunteer. On...

Nor’wester Readers Therapy Dogs: Canine Partners in Education has been nominated for Most Happening Charity in the Bucks County 2016 “Happening List” contest. This contest is...