Meet Barley!
We are excited to introduce you to Barley, our very first therapy dog in training at Edgewood Junior High School. Barley is a F1b Bernedoodle who is currently 8lbs and nearly full grown!
Purpose of therapy dogs in schools (Excerpt from West Bend Mallard
Community Schools Handbook):
- Improve the culture and general mood of the school.
- Make a connection with at-risk students, and give them a reason to come to school.
- Improve literacy skills.
- Support emotional regulation.
- Assist students in improving social skills, communication skills, leadership skills, and more.
Learn more about Barley and the benefits of therapy dogs HERE.
Fill out the parent/guardian permission form for your student HERE.
To interact with Barley students should complete the interest form HERE.
Contact Mrs. Straw with questions: bnstraw@rbbschools.net
Follow Barley on Instagram: @The_Cuddly_Colt