There is a very active Therapy Dog and READing Paws program in the Villages. Over 45 Teams in the Therapy Program and 20 in the READing Paws Program. Contrary to belief the CGC is not a pre-requirement for Therapy Designation! I have been a Tester/Observer for the National Therapy Dog Program for two years and am the co-ordinator for the READing Paws Program here in the Villages. Please don't hesitate to contact me at
howard@readingpaws.org for information on either program.