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Attitudes toward Animals among Kindergarten Children: Species Preferences
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Borgi, Marta, Cirulli, Francesca
Attitudes toward animals are influenced by both animal traits (e.g., similarity to humans, aesthetic quality, size) and individual human attributes (e.g., gender, age, educational level, cultural factors). Although the examination of children's interest in animals, and their preference for...
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Animal-related activities and appreciation of animals among children and adolescents
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bjerke, T., Kaltenborn, B. P., Odegardstuen, T. S.
Five hundred and sixty-two children and adolescents, aged between nine and 15 years, from one urban and three rural areas in Southern Norway, completed a questionnaire in which they expressed their degree of preference for various animal species, participation in animal-related activities, and...
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Effects of animal-assisted therapy on behavior and reading in the classroom
Theses | Contributor(s): Ashley Elizabeth Booten
Research has shown that the presence of a therapy dog in the classroom should elicit a calming effect, reduce stress, and promote positive interactions among peers and adults. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect a therapy dog has on behavior and reading in the classroom....
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A canine audience: The effect of animal-assisted therapy on reading progress among students identified with learning disabilities
Theses | Contributor(s): Julie Omodlo Griess
This study explored the use of animal-assisted therapy with students identified with a learning disability and limited reading success. Initially, reading progress was defined as the participants' comprehension rate obtained from an oral Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) passage. The nature...
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Good dog. Sit. Listen
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hartman, A.
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Member forum. Dogs in schools... "Kids, dogs, and the occupation of literacy," OT Practice, February 21, pp. 16-20
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Kiehn, N., Scott, K., Haseman, J.
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Service Animals for Students With Disabilities Under IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Berry, Jennifer, Katsiyannis, Antonis
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See Spot Read
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hughes, Kathleen
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Animal-Assisted Literacy
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Friesen, Lori, Delisle, Esther
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Dog Day Afternoons
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Margolis, Rick
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Read to the Dogs
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Kids, dogs, and the occupation of literacy
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Scott, K., Haseman, J., Hammetter, R.
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The Paws That Remediate
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Reading to the Dogs
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Krashen, Stephen
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Literacy Learning Goes to the Dogs
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Friesen, Lori
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Who's the Four-Legged Librarian?
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Biden, Ann-Marie
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Sit, Stay, and Read
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Black, Susan
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Kids Reading -- It's Going to the Dogs! (Cover story)
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Corbett-Alderman, Tammy
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The Effects of a Dog Reading Visitation Program on Academic Engagement Behavior in Three Elementary Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities: A Single Case Design
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bassette, Laura, Taber-Doughty, Teresa
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Implementing a reading education assistance dog program
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Where the Tale Wags Dog
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Brace, Virginia
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Children's reading won't go to the dogs!
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Smith, Jo
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De-Stress Reading Time
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hargrove, Margaret
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'What are all these dogs doing at school?'
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Jalongo, Mary Renck
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Thursdays with MacGyver: The Benefits of a Library Therapy Dog
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Francis, Alison
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Going to the Dogs at the Aurora Public Library
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bateman, Patti
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Reading program gets "Paws Up!"
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One tail wags, another child reads
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Animal-assisted Literacy Learning as Carnival: A Bakhtinian Analysis
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Friesen, Lori
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Paws for Reading
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Briggs, Robin
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Paws for Reading
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Newlin, Robin Briggs
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Read-to-me Story Dogs
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The gifted child as cheetah: a unique animal-assisted literacy program
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Friesen, Lori
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How a therapy dog may inspire student literacy engagement in the elementary language arts classroom.
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Friesen, Lori
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Therapy dogs help library patrons to learn
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Kelley, Michael, Schwartz, Meredith, Lee, Michelle, Warburton, Bob
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Tales to Tails
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Paws to Read @ Your Library
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Barrett, Lillian
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Tail Wagging Tutors Program at Kiln Public Library
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Perkins, Mary M.
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A Dog May Be a Young Reader's Best Friend, Study Shows
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Crouse, Bernice D.
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A Small Library with a Big Heart
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Emlen, Candy
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Paws for Reading: North Carolina Libraries Go to the Dogs
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Truett, Carol, Becnel, Kim
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When Reading Gets Ruff: Canine-Assisted Reading Programs
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Lane, Holly B., Zavada, Shannon D. W.
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Man's Best Friend as A Reading Facilitator
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Shaw, Donita Massengill
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Going to the dogs: Therapy dogs promote reading
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bueche, Shelley
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Börje, the reading dog in a blog near you
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"Paws for Reading" at the Memphis Public Library
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Seratt, Mary
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Keller Library going to the dogs
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Children--One Book, One Community: The Fast and the Furriest
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Reading to my buddy
Books | Contributor(s): Regan, Marti
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To the rescue : found dogs with a mission
Books | Contributor(s): Lufkin, Elise, Walker, Diana
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A "pawsitive" reading experience : use of registered therapy dogs to improve children's attention skills during reading
Theses | Contributor(s): Ankeny, Stefani, Calhoun, Lindsey, Law, Jennifer, Strickland, Cindy A.
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Wagging Tails for Reading : a literacy program using therapy dogs to enhance reading for children
Theses | Contributor(s): Dunham, Arin A.
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Grade 2 children experience a classroom-based animal-assisted literacy mentoring program: An interpretive case study
Theses | Contributor(s): Friesen, Lori
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A study of animal assisted therapy/activities : the effects of therapy canines on the literacy skills of students
Theses | Contributor(s): Heffer, Jennifer T.
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Exploring Animal-Assisted Therapy as a Reading Intervention Strategy
Theses | Contributor(s): Kaymen, Maria S.
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An analysis of improving student performance through the use of registered therapy dogs serving as motivators for reluctant readers
Theses | Contributor(s): Paradise, Julie L.
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The effect of experiences with animals on the reading comprehension skills of students in the seventh grade
Theses | Contributor(s): Petersen, Annie
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Impact of animal assisted therapy reading instruction on reading performance of homeschooled students
Theses | Contributor(s): Smith, Kelly A.
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Animal assisted therapy and the Reading Education Assistance DogsRTM (R.E.A.D.) program as perceived by volunteer R.E.A.D. facilitators: A national study
Theses | Contributor(s): Swift, Catherine Hayes
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Ever try teaching a dog to read? Implicit theories of reading ability
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Moore, E. G. J., Hlava, T., Garcia, S. L., Brem, S.
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Reading with Rover
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Reading with Rover is a literacy program that provides services to the Puget Sound area of Washington State. Reading with Rover provides volunteers and therapy dogs to schools, libraries, and bookstores to help children with reading disabilities feel more comfortable while reading.
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Potential for the Role of School-Based Animal-Assisted Literacy Mentoring Programs
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Lori Friesan
This article explores how current research into school-based mentorship programs might inform the adult’s role as mentor in animal-assisted literacy programs and thereby offer children a unique and valuable form of support for learning. An examination of the goals and best practices of...
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Impact of animal-assisted therapy on oral reading fluency of second-graders.
Theses | Contributor(s): Alison Eckert Walsh
Animal programs have been utilized in a variety of settings. Programs exist in prisons, juvenile homes, hospices, retirement homes, treatment centers, homeless shelters, schools, and hospitals. This study looked at the effects of using Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) with the use of a dog on three...
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Teaching compassion : humane education in early childhood
Books | Contributor(s): Jalongo, Mary Renck
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Patient Pup Helps Elementary Schools Dare to Love Reading
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The BaRK (Building Reading Confidence for Kids) canine assisted reading program: One child's experience
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Fisher, Barbara, Cozens, Merle
This study investigated the effectiveness of the BaRK program for Zack, one disengaged reader. The BaRK program is a canine assisted literacy program in which a child reads one-on-one to a trained therapy dog. The ‘Neale Analysis of Reading Ability’ was used to compare Zack’s...
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My Reading Buddy Is a Dog! Your Resource for Creating and Running a Canine Reading Buddy Program
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Fort, Valerie Byrd, Glantz, Shelley sglantz librarymediaconnection com
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Books, Children, Dogs, Artists: Library Programs for the Entire Family
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Haver, Mary Katherine
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Dog Therapy 101. (cover story)
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Inklebarger, Timothy
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The Effect of an Animal-Assisted Reading Program on the Reading Rate, Accuracy and Comprehension of Grade 3 Students: A Randomized Control Study
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): le Roux, Marieanna, Swartz, Leslie, Swart, Estelle
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Feather, Feet, and Fin Safety in the Classroom
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Roy, Ken
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Animal-assisted Activities for Students With Disabilities: Obtaining Stakeholders' Approval and Planning Strategies for Teachers
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Baumgartner, Erin, Cho, Jeong-il
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Animal-Assisted Literacy Instruction for Students With Identified Learning Disabilities: Examining the Effects of Incorporating a Therapy Dog into Guided Oral Reading Sessions
Theses | Contributor(s): Treat, Wendy Abigail
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Read to Succeed
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Fischer, Samantha
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Take a Paws: Fostering Student Wellness with a Therapy Dog Program at Your University Library
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Lannon, Amber, Pamela Harrison
Therapy dogs are trained and socialized to provide comfort to individuals who are ill or experiencing stress. The following article explores therapy dog outreach programs in academic libraries by describing a successful venture at McGill University Library. Background, planning advice, assessment...
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Dogs in the Hall: A Case Study of Affective Skill Development in an Urban Veterinary Program
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Martin, Michael, Tummons, John, Ball, Anna, Bird, William
The purpose of this bounded single case study was to explore how an urban high school veterinary program impacted students' affective skill development. The program was unique because students were required to participate in internships with local animal care businesses and care for animals...
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Perceived Learning Outcomes from Participation in One Type of Registered Student Organization: Equestrian Sport Clubs
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Mikulec, Erin, McKinney, Kathleen
Learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. While there are a few studies that focus on the professional, developmental, and learning outcomes of participation in student organizations, there has been insufficient research on these outcomes in sport clubs. The paper reports on...
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Otterly Irresistible: iREAD® on the River
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Otter, Pawly
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Borje At The Front Desk
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Syvala, Maria
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Dog and Pony Show: New Guidance for Service Animals in the School Setting
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Cossler, Christine T.
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Positive experiences with dogs: An important addition to the curriculum for blind and visually impaired children
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Young, J. Lynne
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Pet Dogs and Children's Health: Opportunities for Chronic Disease Prevention?
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Anne M. Gadomski, Melissa B. Scribani, Nicole Krupa, Paul Jenkins, Zsolt Nagykaldi, Ardis L. Olson
IntroductionPositive associations between having a pet dog and adult health outcomes have been documented; however, little evidence exists regarding the benefits of pet dogs for young children. This study investigates the hypothesis that pet dogs are positively associated with healthy weight and...
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Therapy dogs' presence steadily grows in libraries
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): M. Schwartz