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SUMMARY:Acme Reading dogs
LOCATION:1385 Franklin Street 1385 Franklin Street Lewis Center OH 43035
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of the Acme Dogs program is to provide a rel
 axed and "dog-friendly" atmosphere\, which allows children to practice the
  skill of reading. Many of the children chosen for this program have diffi
 culties reading and as a result have developed self-esteem issues. They ar
 e often self-conscious when reading aloud in front of other classmates. By
  sitting down next to a dog and reading to the dog\, all pressure of being
  judged are put aside. The child relaxes\, pats the attentive dog\, and fo
 cuses on the reading. Reading improves because the child is practicing the
  skill of reading\, building self-esteem\, and associating reading with so
 mething pleasant. During this 6-week course\, dog owners will learn the sk
 ills to work with children on improving their reading comprehension and ho
 w to use their dog as the facilitator for relaxed reading. Areas covered i
 nclude sitting politely for petting\, holding a page in a book with their 
 paw\, place mat command\, reacting politely around children and distractio
 ns as well as being tested for health\, safety appropriate skills and temp
 erment to work with children. The class is specifically designed to have y
 our dog achieve reading dog status and work with local libraries and book 
 stores to encourage reading with children. Dogs and owners will need to pa
 ss an examination in order to achieve Acme Dog certification. Contact Acme
  Canine at 740-548-1717 or training@acmecanine.com for scheduling or addit
 ional questions Must provide proof of current vaccinations including Borda
 tella. Dogs must be well socialized.\n\nhttps://www.worthingtonchamber.org
 /events/62367
URL:https://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/62367
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