A New Fur-end in Class | Sterling Public Schools' Therapy Dog Program!

Part 1 of 2

In this heartwarming episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr talks with Jason Brown, Heather Wittenauer, and Cami Hartman from Sterling Public Schools about three amazing therapy dogs—Scone, Oxford, and Chuli—who are transforming classrooms and touching lives every day.

Discover how these specially trained dogs help students feel calm, connected, and supported. From unique prison-based training programs to life in the halls of Sterling schools, this episode dives into the incredible journey of how these four-legged friends became essential members of the educational team.

🎓 Learn how therapy dogs are helping teach empathy and emotional awareness
🐕 Explore the CARES program that trains service and therapy dogs
💛 Hear how Sterling’s staff and students are embracing these furry companions

Listen now and see why sometimes the best teachers walk on four paws.

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

1:47 - How are Therapy Dogs Chosen
7:29 - The Training Process
10:45 - Challenges with Training
12:19 - Preparing for Schools
16:40 - A Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog

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