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I am looking for information about AAL - Animal Assisted Learning. I know there were some schools in Texas that do this but I can't find the link anymore. I would like to bring my dog to the classroom for students to read to her but I need to find out more about this program before I approach the distri.ct
try this? I don't know if this is exactly what you are looking for but if you contact the American Kennel Club; you can investigate therapy dogs. THere is also Therapy Dogs International with the testing criteria, testing locations and dates. All of the information for having a dog in the classroom can be accessed. I had hoped to introduce my Aussie Girl to ...See More
Nov 21, 2010
Student allergies need to be a huge consideration Believe me, I love doggies; I really do. But as someone who's severely allergic to certain breeds, I'd regrettably advise against this. The first time I stayed in the house with my sister's Visla, I had my first asthma attack in 25 years, so severe that I probably would have gone to the hospital if it hadn't been blizzarding outside.

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Dec 31, 2010


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