B.A.R.K.S ©™ teams are  CERTIFIED at a level ABOVE REGULAR THERAPY DOG/PET TEAMS.

Only the most dedicated fur-therapy©™ teams become B.A.R.K.S ©™ teams.
 
B.A.R.K.S ©™ teams are dependable! They are requested to work at their assigned school(s)/facility every week.

B.A.R.K.S. was the first dog-reading program in the N. C. Wake County libraries & Durham schools.

B.A.R.K.S. is a rewards based literacy program that uses specially trained dogs & other pets and their owner/handlers to make reading fun  and to:

1. Help children & adults develop a life-long love for reading
2. Build self-esteem, confidence, social & emotional development
3. Inspire success academically and in life
4. Over-come learning & inter-personal communication problems
5. Elevate standing among peers and handle peer pressure
6. Teach pet safety and the humane & ethical treatment of pets and animals

B.A.R.K.S. is …
Designed to be a true literacy program …not just a fun-time animal activity. However, we will provide the B.A.R.K.S. program as a special fun library or community activity to draw children & patrons to your business.


                              Please contact us at
                                    Helpingpaws@gmail.com
                           for more detailed information!!!!