Dog Harmony Reading Education Assistance Dogs

Dog-Harmony is proud to be part of the R.E.A.D.ing Paws program—an initiative designed to help children build confidence and improve their reading skills with the help of trained therapy dogs and their handlers. Through READing Paws, Dog-Harmony continues its mission to strengthen the human–animal bond while helping children discover the joy of reading—one wag and one word at a time.

Our evaluated therapy dog teams visit schools, libraries, and community centers across Northwest Florida, offering children a calm, supportive space to practice reading aloud to a friendly, nonjudgmental listener. These sessions help kids grow more confident, fluent, and excited about reading—all while forming a meaningful connection with a therapy dog.

Okaloosa County Libraries:
Niceville Public Library: Every first Saturday morning
Crestview Public Library: Every second Saturday morning
Fort Walton Beach Library: Every third Saturday morning
Shalimar Library: Every first and third Thursday (3:00-4:30 p.m.)

Walton County Libraries:
Freeport Public Library: Every first and third Wednesday afternoon
Walton County Coastal Branch Library (TBD)
Walton-DeFuniak Public Library (TBD)
Families must register for individual reading time slots directly with the library of their choice.