Tail Wags & Book Bags

Tail Wags & Book Bags 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing the educational, emotional and social well being of students by provid Services are also offered in general education settings.

Tail Wags & Book Bags is a 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing the educational, emotional and social well being of students by providing a highly trained assistance dog and handler to schools. The primary focus of this non-profit is to assist students in grades K-12 with learning differences such as dyslexia, speech and language, visual and motor coordination, anxiety and attention disorders. Tail Wags

& Book Bags supports community services such as library reading programs and service dog demonstrations.



~ The Handler Team ~

Karin Hemphill, M.Ed., MA, holds Master's Degrees in both Education and Human Development. Bingo is a two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Karin and Bingo are certified as a Handler Team by Susquehanna Service Dogs, an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization.

Our Assistance Dogs Inspire Learning!!
02/26/2026

Our Assistance Dogs Inspire Learning!!

Joy + Connection = Increased Attention + Learning 🦮📚
12/13/2025

Joy + Connection = Increased Attention + Learning 🦮📚

12/10/2025

Student dog handler in training!

We love assisting students at The Siena School!!
11/07/2025

We love assisting students at The Siena School!!

Today we’re celebrating Bingo’s birthday! Bingo and Karma enjoyed some breakfast blueberry pancakes 🥞🎉
09/10/2025

Today we’re celebrating Bingo’s birthday! Bingo and Karma enjoyed some breakfast blueberry pancakes 🥞🎉

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆
07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

Wishing everyone good luck this St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
03/17/2025

Wishing everyone good luck this St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

Learning is always fun with a friend!
02/28/2025

Learning is always fun with a friend!

We hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day full of treats! 🐾💕
02/15/2025

We hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day full of treats! 🐾💕

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Washington D.C., DC

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+1 202-251-4824

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