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This dad turned his pooch into a tutor for his daughter

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"It feels like being accompanied by a classmate." Say what?
"It feels like being accompanied by a classmate." Say what?

We can't always be there to make sure our kids do their homework, but one father just found a next level way to ensure homework is completed. 

After discovering that his daughter had a bad habit of checking her phone during homework, Chinese dad Xu Liang came up with a brilliant idea. As you can see in the video, he trained the beloved family pet, Fantuan, to watch over young Xu Xinya as she completes her school work. 


Also see: These kids and their dogs are adorbs

What basic parenting duties have you trained your dog to complete? Share your story with us, and we could publish your mail. 


Okay, okay, so the dog isn't that kind of tutor but it turns out the watchful eye actually helps. 

"It is not as boring as doing my homework alone, and I won't be distracted as well. It feels like being accompanied by a classmate," Xu Xinya said. 

Who knew pets could be this practical? Is your pooch a useful aid to your parenting? 

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What family duties have you trained your dog to complete? Share your story with us, and we could publish your mail. 

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