Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment.
The “Read to the Dogs” programs will begin at Loma Colorado Main Library and Esther Bone Memorial Library, offering families a drop-in opportunity for children to read aloud to trained therapy dogs.
“Therapy dogs are great reading partners because they listen attentively and calmly without correcting, making them the most relaxing audience to practice with,” organizers said in the announcement…