Reading to dogs
- Dutchringgirl
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Reading to dogs
Thalie and I had our first reading to dogs program tonight at the local library. It was so cute! For 15 minutes each child read to Thalie. Thalie pretty much snoozed through it but the kids had fun. One of the kids baby sisters was all over Thalie, chewing her, pulling her ear and kind of stinky
but Thalie just enjoyed the whole thing.
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT




- felixone123
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Re: Reading to dogs
how sweet!! Try to get some pics of the kids reading to Thalie.
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Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
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Re: Reading to dogs
Awwww, how good of Thalie to put up with stinky kids and all. I bet she loved all the attention!
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Re: Reading to dogs
I would assume stinky kids are the best kind - to dogs at least. 
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Re: Reading to dogs
Lucky she didn't roll in that one!
I am glad she enjoyed it!
Lauren from Western NC
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Re: Reading to dogs
Lauren wrote:Lucky she didn't roll in that one!![]()
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Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: Reading to dogs
Thalie is so tolerant! Glad the debut went so well.
Did she dress up special for this important event, or just go with her fur coat?
Did she dress up special for this important event, or just go with her fur coat?
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Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences. - Location: Victoria BC
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Re: Reading to dogs
That's sweet. My Laekenois just got his Therapy dog status. I don't know if we are going to any reading with dogs, but we will visit the hospital.
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Re: Reading to dogs
alspyce wrote: Did she dress up special for this important event, or just go with her fur coat?
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Re: Reading to dogs
Dutchringgirl wrote:Lauren wrote:Lucky she didn't roll in that one!![]()
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Sounds good, go Thalie! Ivil wants to know if it pays well? Any biskuits/bones? Or just kuddles?
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Re: Reading to dogs
Alot of cuddles!!! Scratches, kisses and lovin' ! There is an assisted living facility we go to once a week and that is the jackpot! they make homemade cookies especially for Thalie. Ill tell Thalie to save some for Lvil but Sadie may steal themMarjolein wrote:
Sounds good, go Thalie! Ivil wants to know if it pays well? Any biskuits/bones? Or just kuddles?
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT




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Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: Reading to dogs
Congratulations!!!CaroleBoaz wrote:That's sweet. My Laekenois just got his Therapy dog status. I don't know if we are going to any reading with dogs, but we will visit the hospital.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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Re: Reading to dogs
Dutchringgirl wrote:Alot of cuddles!!! Scratches, kisses and lovin' ! There is an assisted living facility we go to once a week and that is the jackpot! they make homemade cookies especially for Thalie. Ill tell Thalie to save some for Lvil but Sadie may steal themMarjolein wrote:
Sounds good, go Thalie! Ivil wants to know if it pays well? Any biskuits/bones? Or just kuddles?
oooh nice, Ivil likes home made cookies... Since Sadie will steal them, Ivil will have to find her own reading group
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Re: Reading to dogs
Tonights reading went well, no stinkys!! Two of the children were out sick so I chatted with the library staff. I kept getting asked " I see shepherd.. and ...what else?" What else? Dutch
The ears are a giveaway but the brindle throws everyone. They asked us to also read in May !! Woohoo, she even got a cookie !!
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT




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Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences. - Location: Victoria BC
- felixone123
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- Tell us about yourself: Rescued our first DS male on Dec 27, 2011. Approx 4 yrs. Rescued from NADSR. His name is Odin. Adopted a 2nd DS from NADSR June 27, 2012. Kai - 6 months.
- Location: Fishkill, NY
- alspyce
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- Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind.
Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: Reading to dogs
Now she's a star, she's going to want designer sun glasses! Good work Thalie! 
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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- Location: Ct, USA
Re: Reading to dogs
Marjolein wrote:Thalie, the read-a-booky get-a-cooky dog
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT






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