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Reading Education assistance dogs (R.E.A.D.) 

what is the r.E.A.D. program?  

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to an animal. But not just any animal. R.E.A.D. companions are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team, going to schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children.

what makes a good r.E.A.D. team 

The Pet Partner must:   
  • Possess solid obedience skills
  • Be able to remain calm and quiet in low key settings and tolerant of unexpected chaotic and noisy environments
  • Be patient of the child who is learning the proper way to interact with the animal
  • Remain in control around other animals
  • Demonstrate an excitement to go and participate in the READ environment
 
The Handler must:  
  • Enjoy children and demonstrate many of the qualities of their Pet Partner
  • Like to read and be willing to explore children’s books
  • Be sensitive to different personalities, and the challenges reluctant readers might possess
  • Be flexible and willing make adjustments as needed
  • Be your Pet Partners advocate at all times

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CAREing Paws® is a registered affiliate R.E.A.D.® group.  Reading Education Assistance Dogs® is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah  
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Enriching the lives of others by embracing the power of the human-animal bond. 
  • Welcome!
    • About Us
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Meet Our Teams! >
      • Annie
      • Archie
      • Baron
      • Brantley Dakota
      • Cali
      • Carrie
      • Chip
      • Echo
      • Eden
      • Hope
      • Jack
      • Jesse & BenJen
      • Karev
      • Koda
      • Lexi
      • Moose & Marley
      • Nala
      • Pippa
      • QB
      • Rocky
      • Ruby
      • Sadie Kent
      • Scout
      • Xander
      • Zen
    • What Our Volunteers Say
    • Volunteer Spotlight
    • Nominate a Volunteer
    • Contact Us!
  • Join
    • How to Get Started!
    • Dog Trainers We Like!
    • Take the Quiz!
    • Application Form to Join CAREing Paws
  • Visits
    • Where We Visit
    • Request for Services
  • R.E.A.D.
    • R.E.A.D. Program Workshops
    • R.E.A.D. Training Information
    • Reading A to Z
    • R.E.A.D. Videos & FAQ's
  • Courthouse Therapy Dogs
    • Meet Our Courthouse Therapy Dogs >
      • Lizzie
      • Yola
      • Gracie
      • Phoebe
      • Razzle
      • Sammie
      • Teddy
      • Snoopy
      • Brantley Dakota
  • Donate / Support
  • Good Stuff!
    • Honoring Our Retirees
    • Tributes
    • Resources >
      • AKC Therapy Dog Title
      • Continuing Education
  • Member's Only
    • Monthly Calendar of Visits
    • Facility Waiting List
    • Special Events
    • Apparel >
      • For YOU!
      • For Your Animal
    • CAREing Paws ID Badges
    • Order Business Cards
    • Templates
    • Forms >
      • Photo Release Form
    • Pencils, Stickers, Business Cards, Toki Poki Trading Cards & Pet Me Leash Sleeves
    • FACE - Family and Community Engagement
    • Reading Incentives/Rewards
    • Grant Guidelines for Therapy Teams
    • CAREing Paws Playbook