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Introduce 'reading dogs' to all primary schools in England
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37 signatures
What the petition asks
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.'
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
Lane, H.B. & Zavada, S.D.W. 'When reading gets ruff: canine-assisted reading' The Reading Teacher 2013, 67(2) p. 87-95
Timeline
| 4 Dec 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Jun 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Dec 2017
Closed
4 Jun 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.