Reading With Dogs
Sharing stories, building confidence and creating positive experiences alongside friendly dogs.
Many people find reading aloud feels more relaxed when a friendly dog is quietly listening nearby. Whether you're a reluctant reader, a home-educated child, someone building confidence reading aloud, or simply someone who enjoys books and dogs, Reading With Dogs provides a calm, welcoming and enjoyable experience. Reading sessions take place with Goose, Winnie, or both dogs, depending on the setting, availability and the needs of the participants. Each dog brings their own unique personality, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where people can enjoy reading at their own pace. There is no pressure to read perfectly or reach a particular reading level. The focus is on creating an enjoyable experience that encourages confidence, communication and a love of reading while spending time alongside friendly, well-managed dogs.
Reading With Dogs may be suitable for:
- Home-educated children
- Reluctant readers
- Children building confidence reading aloud
- Libraries and community groups
- Schools and educational settings
- Adults who enjoy reading alongside dogs
- Families looking for a unique and enjoyable experience
Individual Reading With Dogs
A personalised one-to-one reading experience with Goose or Winnie. Duration: 45–60 minutes. Price: £65.
- Reading aloud to Goose or Winnie
- Sharing stories and books together
- Time spent alongside the dogs in a calm environment
- Learning about dog communication and body language
- Gentle interaction with the dogs where appropriate
- Building confidence reading aloud at your own pace
Small Group Reading With Dogs
Suitable for home education groups, community groups and small educational settings. Duration: Up to 60 minutes. Price: £75.
- Shared reading activities
- Story sessions with Goose and/or Winnie
- Opportunities to read aloud
- Learning about dogs and how they communicate
- Calm interaction with the dogs where appropriate
Reading With Dogs Visits
Suitable for libraries, schools, community groups and wellbeing events. Duration: Up to 60 minutes. Price: £75.
- Story sessions
- Reading circles
- Reading aloud alongside Goose and/or Winnie
- Educational discussions about dogs
- Opportunities to spend time with the dogs in a calm and positive environment
How to Book
Click the Book Reading With Dogs button and tell us a little about your enquiry. Please include:
- Which Reading With Dogs experience you are interested in
- Whether the session is for an individual, family, school, library or group
- The age range of participants
- Any questions you may have before booking
Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you to discuss the most suitable option and arrange a convenient date and time.
Important Information
Reading With Dogs sessions provide positive reading experiences alongside friendly, well-managed dogs. Wingoo sessions are not tutoring, literacy intervention, speech and language therapy, educational assessment, healthcare services or childcare services. Children must remain under the supervision of a parent, guardian, teacher or responsible adult throughout the session. The welfare and wellbeing of Goose and Winnie are always prioritised, and sessions may be adapted, paused or ended if required for the comfort and safety of the dogs, participants or handler.