My Name is Julia and I am a grade ten student. I choose to be in the COPE Canines in the Classroom Program, not only because I get to play with an adorable COPE dog every day but because, while training my dog, I am helping them to become one more step closer to being able to help someone in need.
Being in this class has helped me develop confidence in myself by giving me the responsibility of training a dog. Knowing I have the ability to be a leader has given me a very big confidence boost. I could not thank COPE and everyone in it enough for everything they have done for me. I have made amazing bonds with not only the dogs but the teachers as well. I have also made so many friends with the other students and I am so grateful that we have met.
Being in COPE also has helped me deal with the stressful, sad and hard time life throws at all of us. I didn’t think that COPE would impact me and my life as much as it has, and I am incredibly thankful that I decided to take part in the CIC program. One thing for sure – I would not be where I am today if it was not for COPE!