It 's hard to measure scientifically the success of the program and others like it . Therapy dogs in libraries can help kids become more comfortable with reading . It 's less intimidating for a child to read to a dog than a parent or classmate . Spending time with a dog also helps physiologically reduce effects of stress . Comment:
Therapy dogs in libraries can help kids become more comfortable with reading . It 's less intimidating for a child to read to a dog than a parent or classmate . Spending time with a dog also helps physiologically reduce effects of stress . Comment: