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Introduce 'reading dogs' to all primary schools in England

Submitted on Monday 27th November 2017

Published on Monday 4th December 2017

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 4th June 2018

Signatures: 37

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Children ~ England ~ Schools ~ UK

Petition Action

Introduce 'reading dogs' to all primary schools in England

Petition Details

Research shows that children can get very stressed with reading aloud in class. Reading to dogs is a good way of stopping children feeling scared - dogs do not make comments or tell you off for getting things wrong and they always listen. All primary schools should have access to a 'reading dog.'

Additional Information

The Kennel Club already run a 'Bark and Read' scheme https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/barkandread
Lane, H.B. & Zavada, S.D.W. 'When reading gets ruff: canine-assisted reading' The Reading Teacher 2013, 67(2) p. 87-95


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