Reading with Dogs Program for Kids Is Arf-dog-rable (Too Much?)

The pups are part of the Paws to Read program:

Paws to Read is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. The goal is to help build a child’s self-esteem and confidence, as well as foster a fondness for reading. The program has met with success in other bay area communities.

This is surely happening in many communities across the nation, and it’s fur-tastic (?) and woof-nderful (?). I’m fully supportive; my dog makes the best reading pillow. There’s nothing like resting your head on a chubby bag of fleas and diving into a good book.

[pics via Kaia Diringer and Berkeleyside]