“Bullying From a Dog’s Point of View” with Joe and Shelby Dwyer

April 8, 2011 - PRLog -- An Anti-Bullying Program for Schools by Joe Dwyer and his Canine Companion Shelby
“Bullying From a Dog’s Point of View” is a unique program to combat the serious problem of bullying in schools. Joe Dwyer and his canine companion Shelby, a certified therapy dog, are appearing together in schools to share their experiences and touching story with students and faculty, and to increase respect and compassion in the learning
environment. Shelby’s transition from an abused and abandoned Pit Bull pup to a certified therapy dog is an inspiring story of
overcoming adversity, while fighting against unjust prejudices and bullying. Children and adults alike are touched by Shelby’s presence. She offers great comfort and joy to everyone she meets. Joe brings over 25 years of diverse business and personal experience to his engaging and comfortable style of
storytelling. He welcomes participation and creates a shift in perception, while the audience is taken on a journey from bullying to triumph.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE PRESENTATION:
• Why bullying happens and ways to decrease it
• Ways to create a learning environment where fear is not a factor
• Shared experiences of being bullied, rejected and disrespected, from a dog's point of view
• Ways to cut down disputes and increase respect and compassion in the learning environment

PROGRAM INFORMATION:
• Suitable Ages - 6 to 18 years old. The presentation is tailored to each age group
• Duration of Presentation - approximately 45 minutes
• Q&A - approximately 20-30 minutes (after presentation is over)
• Greeting Shelby - after the presentation, students can line to say "hello" to Shelby in person, pet her, ask a question or take a photo with Shelby and Joe
• The book "Shelby’s Grace" will be available for purchase for parents and educators for a discounted price

Presentation Materials - For the presentation, we ask that you prepare:
1 microphone, sound or speakers and 1 table.
For general enquiries and fees, please email Joe at: joe@proclaiming-treasures.com or call: 973-284-0107
www.proclaiming-treasures.com

“Bullying From a Dog’s Point of View”
An Anti-Bullying Program for Schools by Joe Dwyer and his Canine Companion Shelby

TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS:
For general enquiries and fees, please email Joe at: joe@proclaiming-treasures.com or call: 973-284-0107
www.proclaiming-treasures.com
“I used to look at people without giving them a chance.
You and Shelby made me realize that we should never prejudge people”.
- 5th Grade student, Spring Garden school, NJ “Shelby’s story touched my heart. She is amazing! Kindness and compassion are the most important parts of life”. - 5th Grade student, Washington school, NJ “Thank you for showing me the inner kindness that I never realized I had, until you came to my school.
Your stories have shown me how much better the world could be with the slightest change in a person”. - 6th Grade student, Washington school , NJ
“Your talk made me a nicer person and I don’t judge people anymore on how they look” .
- 7th Grade Student , Martin Luther King Junior School, NJ
“When you came I learned to not judge a book by its cover and to always treat people with respect” .
- 8th Grade Student , Martin Luther King Junior School, NJ
“I was really glad that you came to our school and told us your inspiring speech. You really opened my heart”.
- 9th Grade Student , Martin Luther King Junior School, NJ

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