It makes perfect sense to me that beginning readers and children with learning difficulties can confidently read to a dog as a non-threatening and non-judgemental audience who won't mock them or correct them if they make a mistake, nor give negative feedback of any kind.
Come on, we all talk to our dogs (don't we - please agree with me here), so why not encourage a child to read to a dog? Of course it needs to be the right kind of dog and the article refers to a professional therapy dog or well-trained family pet that is part of a safe environment in which the child feels comfortable.
I'm passionate about children's literacy and support any way of enhancing a child's prospects of learning to read.
Enjoy the article by Joe Wilkes on Ceasar Milan's website.
Trish
http://www.cesarsway.com/news/dognews/Dog-Eared-Books-A-New-Definition?utm_source=mobilestorm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Aug11NL_3
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