Helping Kids - Canine Literacy Program
The goal of OC Animal Allies’ award-winning Canine Literacy Program is to help reduce the anxiety students feel when reading aloud, improve reading fluency and reading comprehension skills, build self-esteem and confidence and to simply make reading fun.

Studies have shown that petting a dog lowers both blood pressure and stress levels. This same response occurs in the reading session, helping children to reduce stress while reading aloud. Many students use one hand to pet the dog and the other hand to hold their book while reading to the dog who offers a calm, accepting and nonjudgmental ear. This unique experience is a wonderful way to motivate students and establishes marked and lifelong improvements in reading, speaking and comprehension.
For more information on our Canine Literacy program, please email us at info@ocanimalallies.org.

Looking to have your child visit our Canine Literacy Teams at a Public Library?

Our Canine Literacy Teams are available to visit with you and your children at select Public Libraries in Orange County. Come read with the dogs! Please see our Library Schedule below for locations and times. Please call the library in advance to confirm schedules.
For more information on our Canine Literacy program, please email us at info@ocanimalallies.org.
Anaheim Public Library – Canyon Hills Branch
400 S Scout Trail
Anaheim 92807
(714) 765-6444
Third Monday of each month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Anaheim Public Library – Haskett Branch
2650 W Broadway
Anaheim 92804
(714) 765-5075
Third Tuesday of the month from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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