Elementary School in Delaware Introduces 'Puppy Therapy' and the Results Are Incredible
When it comes to maintaining one’s mental health, animal therapy can be so beneficial. That’s just the idea that one school teacher had that landed a litter of puppies in her Delaware classroom.
And the results are priceless. Since starting a puppy therapy program at the school, the students’ reading confidence has soared. Sitting with a sleeping puppy on your lap while at school sounds like an amazing way to spend the day—for both the students and the pups.
The teacher works with a shelter to bring the puppies in, and as they spend time in the school, they’re learning important socialization and life skills. In turn, they get to help the students learn and feel more comfortable reading.
It’s the perfect trade-off, as both the students and the puppies benefit. Better yet, the kids are undoubtedly learning about caring for dogs. One student is even shown walking one of the dogs down the hallway. These puppies are bound to make great family dogs once they’re adopted.
Twenty puppies have now come through the school doors and left with a forever home. It all started when one teacher brought up the research behind the benefits of dog therapy to her school administration.
Luckily, they were willing to try out having puppies in the school for a trial day. And then that trial day turned into the rest of the school year! Day in and day out, these kids get to learn alongside the dogs.
These kids are definitely lucky to get to be around so many adorable puppies. We’re sure that plenty of parents have been getting the, “Can we adopt a puppy?” question, and honestly, we don’t blame them! The puppies are all so precious.
We wish our schools did this for the students when we were young. What a rewarding experience!
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