• First, Therapy Dogs can be beneficial to classrooms and/or the whole school! Though it may take a little while for the students to adjust to the dogs, the dogs can relax and insert themselves into classrooms easily.
• Second, from what we’ve seen (as a group), with the Service Dogs like Theo and Mulligan, the class was very eager and happy with their presence. This means that (well-trained) Therapy Dogs can benefit the classroom by calming down students and affecting the mood around them.
• Overall, Therapy Dogs can bring a positive impact to the school with their presence and by doing their jobs.
  

Reference Article

https://www.abilities.com/community/service-dogs-in-school.html#:~:text=While%20it%20may%20take%20the,and%20kinder%20to%20each%20other.

However,

• The dog therapy program should have the flexibility to target the school’s needs.
• The program needs whole-school support.
• The dog needs to know communication, have training and education
• The school should have considerations for the dog’s welfare.

“A dog provides authentic opportunities for children to develop empathy, caretaking skills, and respect for living things.”