Barley Life as a Facility Dog Puppy

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Meet Barley a yellow Lab puppy with a special calling. In this heartwarming chapter book based on a true story. young readers discover what it takes to become a facility dog-a specialized service dog who provides comfort in courtrooms schools and various medical settings.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for:</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>* Teaching children about service dogs and their important work</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>* Building empathy and understanding of different abilities</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>* Classroom discussion about perseverance and purpose</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>* Ages 5-12 independent or read-aloud</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written in first-person from Barley's perspective this engaging narrative follows his journey from puppy raiser to professional training to Canine Companions. Readers learn alongside Barley as he discovers his strengths overcomes challenges and finds his true purpose helping others. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Part of the Tails of Dogs Who Help series which explores therapy dogs service dogs guide dogs facility dogs </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>and rescue dogs--a complete educational resource for understanding how dogs serve our communities</span></p><p></p>