About Us
PAWsitive Connections, Ltd is a nonprofit organization that is different than other therapy dog programs.  The handlers have extensive knowledge, training, and certifications in the education field.  This promotes not only social emotional benefits but academic benefits as well.  PAWsitive Connections is able to consult and provide services to students, teachers, and schools.

Research states that therapy dogs within a classroom increase children’s focus, empathy, social emotional regulation, communication, and increased literacy scores.  The research also states that there are short term and long term benefits for students from having access to a therapy dog intervention.

Happy Children, Happy Heart

A Message From The Director
I started Pawsitive Connections, Ltd. with the goal of bridging my passions of the healing power of animals and teaching struggling students.  I have been in the educational field for thirteen years working with students of all backgrounds with a focus on students who have learning challenges, mental illness, and who have or continue to experience trauma.  

I am a mother of two girls who have had the benefit of a dog, Harper, who has been an integral member and tool in their emotional regulation skills. -- Ashley Rich