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One thing that comes up  a lot is that a dog would calm boys down.
I don't necessarily think that would happen on every occasion and how would the dog react to boys getting angry while in the dogs presence.

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Pros:- A school dog could help the boys with their social/emotional development.
Boys could learn much from being responsible for another living thing.
Could help with positive social interaction between boys.
Cons:- Vets/Insurance are costly. The school cannot afford to fund this.
As with all living things, it could die.
Not everyone likes dogs. Is it fair on members of staff who began working in a school which didn't have a dog?
Allergies/Asthma are very common in children.These are often triggered by animal hair.
Some of the boys here are cruel to animals. Could we be sure that boys wouldn't harm our dog?

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PROS
1. Teaches pupils to have responsibility and affection to animals and their care.
2. Can be a good companion.
3.Pupils would be more confident reading to a dog as dogs can't judge like and adult.

CONS
1. Depending on breed pupils or staff could be scared.
2. Allergies
3. How woul the dog react to a physical or shouting incident

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For
it will carm people down when they are angry

because they are cute and will make people smile

it will be cool when it playes

Against
because it might bite people

it might get agresses

hmight get to big

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What would happen if the DfE changed legislation and said that dogs were no longer allowed in school?

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What would happen if the DfE changed legislation and said that dogs were no longer allowed in school?

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What if circumstances changed and the owner of the dog moved house or job?

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Could we arrange a 'Bring your dog to school day' instead?

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Yes
1. Boys have the opportunity to develop responsibility for a living thing.
2. Can help the boys to regulate their emotions through spending time with the dog.
3. Teach future dog owners how to train, look after and care properly for dogs.

No
1.  Boys with possible allergies will have to have limited contact with the dog.
2. Dog could distract pupils from learning if not timetable properly.
3. The dog could have illnesses and not be in on days the boys where expecting it to be and could unsettle them

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Pro's
For the boys to get exercise and walk the dog.

To show the nice side of the boys caring for something.

To help calm boys down when they are unsettled.

Cons

Allergies

Fear of dogs from both staff and pupils.

Could distract from learning.

Barking could upset boys with sensory difficulties.

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I think it will be good for the boys to have something to look after and care about. 2. It gives them a responsibility. 3. May keep them calm when they are feeling angry ect.

Con. Some of our boys aren't nice to animals and this could be a problem.

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I think it will be good for the boys to have something to look after and

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Pros
It will teach the students responsibility because they will be caring for an animal.
It will help people calm down and get them back into class.
A happy and playful puppy will calm you down.
Teaching students hgow to care for a living animal because it will give the students responsibilities such as: feeding/walking etc and making sure that the puppy gets the right amount of exercise.

Cons
The dog may get scared and bite a student that is in a fight.
A student may be scared of the dog and hit it.
People may not want to clean up after the dog.

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Pros
Somebody to talk to.
Something different - our school will be different from others, which is a good thing.
We might get to see the 'nice' side of people if there were a dog to stroke/play with.
Calming for boys/staff.
If someone is being bullied then they can talk to the dog about it because the dog would not judge them.
It would stop people shouting around the school.

Cons
Allergies
People might be scared of dogs.
It could cause arguments between boys or staff.

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Pros
To calm people down because the dog will be happy and make people happy.
To teach the dog to do tricks because it will be fun to do.
People can get fit by training the dog and working with it everyday. They will also like the dog and care for it.

Cons
Some people might hurt it because they are too angry and do not like dogs.
The school might not have enough money because people break lots of things and they have to be replaced.
The school will smell if we do not clean it - because nobody will offer to clean it.

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Pros
Think it would help boys show affection.
Would help boys show and develop responsibility for someone/thing other than themselves.
A dog would be a calming influence on the boys.

Cons
A dog is an animal. They can be unpredictable. How would we know it was the right dog for the school before it bit someone?
Who would end up looking after it? My children and husband all promised to look after our dog but they are not so good.
How would we know that all children/staff that are yet to come to Moatbridge are not going to be allergic, scared etc

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It has been proved that dogs can help a pupil calm down
Help with reading
show how to look after a dog

Worry's me that if pupil gets that cross they may hurt the dog
when pupils are fighting may kick the dog as they do not care at the time who they hurt
training of the dog when need to go toilet and to train the dog towards these pupils

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Pros

-Boys can learn how to be responsible and caring.
- The dog can create a calming effect when boys feel unsettled.
- The dog can be used as an incentive for good behaviour and work.

Cons

-Boys make be unkind and nasty to the dog when they are unsettled.
-The dog could distract pupils from working.
- Pupils may rush work or force behaviour for external rewards rather than wanting to do better for themselves.

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CP
Pro 1.  Boys may feel calmer after spending some time with the dog
Pro 2. Could be used as a reward to encourage positive behaviour
Pro 3. May boost staff mood if they are having a trying day
Con 1. Boys may be unkind to the dog, whether intentionally or in temper
Con 2. Mess around school when in training
Con 3. Boys may allow the dog to escape

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Yes.....
1. Boys find it easier to be 'nice' to a dog than they do each other or adults.
2. Can be a useful 'tool' to help upset boys calm down.
3. A good chance for boys to take on responsibility.

No.....
1. May cause boys to be distracted from lessons.
2. Dog may get anxious/worried when boys are 'kicking off'.
3. May cause problems in terms of sharing the dog between different boys or groups of boys.

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Pro
Not sure if I can think of 3 pros for the dog being on site but can think of many cons, sorry.

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pro
Pupils can take responsibility for looking after/walking /feeding.
Can calm pupils down when they are angry.
Time with the dog could be given as a reward to pupils.
Lunchtime could be walking the dog instead of just walking to the shops.

con
They can be messy and need cleaning up after.
They leave hairs everywhere.
Some people are allergic to animals.
Some pupils may be angry and hurt the dog.
Some pupils and staff may be frightened of dogs.

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Good to learn to care for a living creature.
Good for emotional well being
No
May be distracting
Could be costly