The use of dogs in educational settings has been gaining popularity in the last few years but there is little research that explores teachers’ perspectives on their use in practice. This study aims to add to the growing pool of literature about the benefits and drawbacks of having dogs attend the school as well as the potential need for government guidance. Ten teachers took part in an online survey and, taking a mixed methods approach, key themes were identified and further explored. The responses were varied but revealed that the benefits appear to outweigh the drawbacks and that teachers believe there should be formal guidance for the safety and welfare of all involved including the dogs. This research identifies a need for formal guidance from the Department for Education and recommends further study into other stakeholders’ perspectives. It also identifies the need to work with informed relevant bodies, such as Dogs Trust, to create a best practice welfare guide for dogs in educational settings.