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Teacher’s Pet: September/October 2025

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, September/October 2025 Issue

Names: Lana | Archer
Ages: 9 years | 5 years
Breeds: Rottweiler | Boxer-Bulldog Mix
Characteristics: big, big personality, big heart | athletic, playful, cuddly
Location: Washington, USA
Parent: Brittany L.

Lana is consistently on the “dangerous dog breed” list, but the most dangerous thing about her is stepping on someone’s toes with her 100 lb weight! Lana is a certified canine good citizen dog; she and Brittany volunteered in a resource teacher’s classroom, where students read and wrote to Lana. Both Lana and Archer have also visited a middle school, where Brittany spoke about dog training and how dogs can support mental health.

Name: Phoebe
Age: 7 years
Breed: Welsh Corgi
Characteristics: resilient, fluffy, always hungry
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Parent: April S.

Name: Smooch
Age: 11 years
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Characteristics: affectionate, smart, brave
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Parent: Michelle D.


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