🐕‍🦺 Facility Dog Strong is having a powerful impact on the 700 students at Kokanee Elementary School in Woodinville, Washington – especially with those with disabilities. Partnered with Principal Joel, Strong has become an integral part of students’ speech and occupational therapy sessions, providing motivation to #students who face significant challenges. Her gentle nature and calming presence have contributed to fostering an environment where students feel confident and capable when they hadn’t always before. “We have witnessed the miracle of communication through Strong,” says Joel. Students who have never voluntarily spoken have found their voices to speak to Strong. Those who refused to leave their homes in the morning show up at school with confidence knowing Strong will be there to greet them when they arrive. Students with high levels of anxiety receive letters from Strong, and eagerly write back. “Her impact goes beyond what words can express,” Joel says. “Strong has w...