Sweetie, a 21 month old German Shepherd from "Tail Waggin' Tutors" Reading Program visited students at Durham Elementary.

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is one of the many services offered by Therapy Dogs International. The program allows students to interact with and learn about dogs in a positive manner. Children read aloud to the dogs, which increases confidence and helps to improve reading skills.

Dr. Cynthia Pena, demonstrated how Sweetie responds to commands and shared with the students that Sweetie loves to be read to.

At the end of the presentation, students were eager to pet their new four legged friend and have all of their questions answered.

Xxaria Makely reads to Sweetie, a therapy dog from the Tail Waggin' Tutors Reading Program.