Do NOT use dogs in schools, animal charity warns after Education Secretary backed classroom pets The Dogs Trust says classrooms might be a stressful environment for dogs Damian Hinds praised the growing number of schools adopting 'wellbeing' dogs He said dogs were 'uplifting' for children but not every school had to use them Sir Anthony Seldon, a university vice-chancellor, called for a dog in every school
By Eleanor Harding, Education Editor For The Daily Mail
Published: 01:32 GMT, 23 March 2019 | Updated: 01:32 GMT, 23 March 2019
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An animal charity has attacked the Education Secretary for backing schools which have classroom dogs, saying that it is not good for their welfare.
The Dogs Trust said animals may get ‘tired and stressed’ in schools because they are ‘noisy and unpredictable’.
It comes after Damian Hinds praised the growing number of schools adopting ‘wellbeing dogs’ to help children’s mental health.
Handlers at Dogs Trust Leeds, West Yorks, who provided round-the-clock care until these pups found their feet. The Dogs Trust said animals may
