Sit, Stay, Read!

Dogs Robertdale Some local dogs are "training" children to become better readers.

by Devon Walsh

Published: Thu, July 30, 2009 - 7:05 am CST Last Updated: Thu, July 30, 2009 - 7:26 am CST

Some local children are becoming better readers, thanks to some well-trained dogs. The Sit, Stay, Read program kicked off earlier this summer at the Robertsdale, and Daphne public libraries. The goal is to make children more comfortable reading aloud. The dogs offer a few slobbery licks of encouragement to the children while the kids read their favorite stories. The children reward the dogs with treats!

The Sit, Stay, Read program takes place at the Daphne public library on Fridays from 2-3PM, and the Robertsdale public library on Tuesdays from 2-3PM. It's free, but call the library in advance to let them know if your child would like to attend.

The program is looking for more volunteers and dogs. The dogs have to be trained to the AKC standards. To learn more about Sit, Stay, Read, click here.

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lth47 Says:

Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 9:22 am

Hey Sirk, maybe she’d be a good babysitter!! I’m afraid mine would be trying to grab the book and play tug-of-war!! Seriously though, sounds like a wonderful program for the kids (& dogs!).

Sirk Says:

Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 9:05 am

I could just see my dog sitting still just to listen to someone read. She can hear all kinds of noises outside while she is inside and will not bark, but you let her hear a child cry on TV and she starts barking. She doesn’t even bark when other dogs are barking on TV. Yeah, she probably needs therapy, but unless Obama takes care of that, it ain’t gonna happen.

CowboyAtHeart Says:

Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 8:32 am

Sounds lika Great program with Some strict Laws;-)