Desi Bahr, left, and Christine Barber, both of Atlas Elementary School, are seen recently with their trained facility dogs, goldendoodle Charlie and miniature goldendoodle Lulu. They are part of the expanding facility dog program in the Coeur d'Alene School District.
June 1, 2023
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June 1, 2023 1:07 a.m.
Pups turned mental health pros
Facility dogs program growing in Cd'A School District
A pilot program that began with one pup has grown to a pack of four professional facility dogs trained to elevate educational environments and enhance mental health in the Coeur d'Alene School District.