FEARFUL STUDENTS AND THERAPY DOGS
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...
Category: Testimonials
KATHY GARDOSH AND PATRICK ARE A HIT AT THOMAS FITZWATER ELEMENTARY! (Part 3)
More letters from
the kids. . .
Patrick makes me more happy and more confident when he’s
around. He’s good to have near because he’s soft and gives confidence and
happiness. That’s...
KATHY GARDOSH AND PATRICK ARE A HIT AT THOMAS FITZWATER ELEMENTARY! (Part 2)
By Shelby Wetzel
Crawford and her kids
More letters from
the kids. . .
Patrick is something that I look forward to because I had
a dog come in my classroom before. It is so cool to have a...
KATHY GARDOSH AND PATRICK ARE A HIT AT THOMAS FITZWATER ELEMENTARY! (Part 1)
By Mrs. Shelby
Wetzel Crawford and her kids
Mrs. Shelby Wetzel Crawford, teacher, writes:
“Ms. Kathy and Patrick have been an amazing highlight of
our year in second grade. The...
Getting Started: Stories from a New Partnership (Part 2)
Stephanie’s Story
What Carol says is true…I always wanted therapy dogs in my classroom! I used to teach in a zoo, and I have always had pets in my classroom. I was so happy when Carol,...
A Special Therapy Dog Story from Pennsbury
Often our teachers tell us wonderful stories of the impact their
visiting therapy dog has upon their class and individual students. The Nor’wester Therapy Dogs organization
encourages our...
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