Canines for Christ Study Buddies

 Therapy dogs are growing in popularity in schools and libraries across the land. Various organizations already exist to provide training and support for animal-assisted therapy teams interested in working with children in academic settings, and now Canines for Christ is among them.

Scroll down to read the Canines for Christ Study Buddies document for details on becoming a “Study Buddy”.

Probably the most common use of dogs in the classroom is “listening” to children practice their emerging reading skills, but there are so many other uses to consider:

• Provide a non-threatening avenue for children to practice basic academic skills such as math facts and spelling.
• Provide emotional support for children who are stressed, angry, upset, fearful, or just in need of a furry friend.
• Encourage positive behavior in the classroom by using visiting dogs as a behavior intervention or incentive.
• Build confidence in children as they learn about self-control and how to interact with a dog in a positive, centered way.
• Use dogs as ice-breakers or object sessions to teach elementary spiritual truths to children from God’s Word.
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If interested in getting involved with the Study Buddy program please contact

Chaplain Joan Hartley at  joankhartley@gmail.com.