Petition Introduce 'reading dogs' to all primary schools in England

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.'

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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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Date closed 4 June 2018
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