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Carmel Goes to School

Carmel goes to school is a story about a goldendoodle Carmel and her adventure as a school therapy dog.

2023

Barbara Vokatis, et al.

Barbara Vokatis, Halina Kiskis (Illustrator)

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A Secret to Your Child’s Success in School and Life No One Is Talking About

Children’s huge need for furry friends as teaching assistants

Feb 26

A smiling therapy dog surrounded by children

Feb 26

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Can 2024 be better than 2023?

Dec 30, 2023

Dec 30, 2023

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The new is not always new!

Sep 17, 2023

Sep 17, 2023

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Thank you so much for publishing it!

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I appreciate it!

May 15

Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs Innovator

Therapy dogs and treasure hunts

What a fabulous day today in school. We had such an incredible time doing a new math activity with two wonderful children whose math…

Apr 26

Apr 26

Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs Innovator

The Ripple Effect of Including Therapy Animals in Education

Every time I come with Carmel to the little group of children who learn math with their amazing teacher, I hear many stories from them and…

Mar 29

The Ripple Effect of Including Therapy Animals in Education

Mar 29

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What is love?

Feb 14

Feb 14

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The magic of innovative dog therapy

As this school year is coming to the end, I have to reflect on the math activities Lucinda, Carmel, and I have been doing in the second…

Jun 11, 2023

Jun 11, 2023

Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs Innovator

“We like to learn math now!”: The power of innovation in dog therapy

For the last several months, Lucinda and I have incorporated dog therapy in her little math group of children who struggle with math. The…

Mar 4, 2023

“We like to learn math now!”: The power of innovation in dog therapy

Mar 4, 2023