Henry was originally bred to be a show dog with beautiful smooth hair, but his unique qualities made him a perfect therapy dog. His job was to visit elementary school classes and listen to students1to him. Henry gave the children his full2and never corrected them or3them when they tried so hard. At the end of each session, the children would place a4on his nose, such as a cookie or a sausage, which he would jump and5in his mouth.
One day, a special education student, Sam, joined the class. Henry laid next to him as the boy6to read aloud. 7, after some time, the teacher whispered, "That is8! This is the first time that he has ever read aloud!" It was just one of the many times Henry9. His patient and welcoming existence helped students to build10while they were reading.
As time went on, Sam was noticed his reading abilities had improved a lot. He was reading faster, more fluently, and with more11than ever before. It was clear that the12companion had played a great role in this13. By providing a comforting14, it had helped Sam with his reading abilities, and by actively listening, it had15Sam to continue improving.
Henry was not just a dog. He was a special companion that16impacted the lives of numerous young students. His encouraging attendance and17nature helped the students to18their fears of reading aloud and develop their reading skills. Henry was not19a dog. He was a true reading buddy who created tiny20wherever he went.
