Reading to dogs improve confidence in children as they are not corrected by the animals or afraid to make mistakes in front of them. Reem Mohammed / The National
Adelaide the mixed breed: This gentle, loving little girl is extremely calm and patient with children of all ages. She always seems to know who's reading and makes sure to give them all of her attention. Reem Mohammed / The National
Vasya the Afghan hound: The Reading Dog with the best hair! Afghan hounds are often referred to as dignified but happy and clownish when playing, all traits which make children fall in love with them. Vasya is extremely calm meaning he's perfect for even the most nervous children. Reem Mohammed / The National
Harvey the golden retriever: Harvey is a big, friendly personality. He's extremely calm and loves to sit close to the children during story time. Because of his size and love of cuddling, he is best suited to groups of older children. Reem Mohammed / The National
Minnie the French bulldog: Minnie is a sweet, gentle girl who loves to be stroked and cuddled. Her small size makes her the perfect reading companion for younger children. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tia the Bernese mountain dog: Tia is a big, loveable teddy bear. Bernese mountain dogs are known for their loyalty, affectionate nature and intelligence making them the perfect reading companion for children of all ages. Reem Mohammed / The National
All Reading Dogs have also been given a clean bill of health by their local vet. Reem Mohammed / The National
Petting dogs can also help develop motor skills in children and is known to be a calming factor as it can reduce stress, blood pressure and anxiety. Reem Mohammed / The National
A girl reads with Adelaide the Mixed Breed Reading Dog. Adelaide is currently being trained by Reading Dogs Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
In order to qualify as a Reading Dog, each dog has to go through a rigorous assessment programme overseen by dog trainer Michele Dunn. Reem Mohammed / The National
Studies have found that reading to dogs improves children's fluency by up to 30 per cent. Reem Mohammed / The National
Reading to dogs improve confidence in children as they are not corrected by the animals or afraid to make mistakes in front of them. Reem Mohammed / The National
Adelaide the mixed breed: This gentle, loving little girl is extremely calm and patient with children of all ages. She always seems to know who's reading and makes sure to give them all of her attention. Reem Mohammed / The National
Vasya the Afghan hound: The Reading Dog with the best hair! Afghan hounds are often referred to as dignified but happy and clownish when playing, all traits which make children fall in love with them. Vasya is extremely calm meaning he's perfect for even the most nervous children. Reem Mohammed / The National
Harvey the golden retriever: Harvey is a big, friendly personality. He's extremely calm and loves to sit close to the children during story time. Because of his size and love of cuddling, he is best suited to groups of older children. Reem Mohammed / The National
Minnie the French bulldog: Minnie is a sweet, gentle girl who loves to be stroked and cuddled. Her small size makes her the perfect reading companion for younger children. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tia the Bernese mountain dog: Tia is a big, loveable teddy bear. Bernese mountain dogs are known for their loyalty, affectionate nature and intelligence making them the perfect reading companion for children of all ages. Reem Mohammed / The National
All Reading Dogs have also been given a clean bill of health by their local vet. Reem Mohammed / The National
Petting dogs can also help develop motor skills in children and is known to be a calming factor as it can reduce stress, blood pressure and anxiety. Reem Mohammed / The National
A girl reads with Adelaide the Mixed Breed Reading Dog. Adelaide is currently being trained by Reading Dogs Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
In order to qualify as a Reading Dog, each dog has to go through a rigorous assessment programme overseen by dog trainer Michele Dunn. Reem Mohammed / The National
Studies have found that reading to dogs improves children's fluency by up to 30 per cent. Reem Mohammed / The National
Reading to dogs improve confidence in children as they are not corrected by the animals or afraid to make mistakes in front of them. Reem Mohammed / The National