Dog Learns To Read, Teaches Kids That They Can Too

Fernie isn't just a very clever dog - he's an inspiration.

The 2-year-old chocolate Labrador has been helping children at a U.K. primary school feel more excited and confident about learning to read, and in the most remarkable way: he's learned to read, himself.

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With a bit of training from his owner, school headmaster Nick Gardner, Fernie is now able to follow several written commands like it's no big deal. But that's not his only special skill.

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Fernie, if you're reading this, we couldn't be prouder of you!