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My Final Visit to Libby’s House Without My Wheelie Dog Side Kick

Posted on by Barbara Techel

Yesterday I made my final visit to Libby’s House, where Frankie and I were a volunteer therapy dog team for 3 ½ years.  The original plan was that it was to be my last visit with Frankie since she was retiring. But as we know, life does not always go as planned.  So off I [...]

Are You a Bucket Filler?

Posted on by Barbara Techel

I am thrilled to be taking part in a program with Brooklyn Elementary School based on the Bucket Fillers 101 concept created by a group of very creative teachers. This year, the focus of the PAWS program (positive attitude + work + success) created by Brooklyn Elementary is making Brooklyn Elementary a bucket filling school!  [...]

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House Nominated for Award!

Posted on by Barbara Techel

It is with great excitement and honor that I annouce my newest book, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House has been nominated for an award from Dog Writer’s of America Association in the children’s book category.  It is also in the running for the coveted Maxwell Medallion. Thank you so much [...]