Support dog bites 6yo student's face at South Coast school

An investigation is underway after a six-year-old boy was bitten by a support dog at his school on New South Wales' South Coast. Key points: SafeWork NSW is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident The six-year-old's mother wants school support dog guidelines reviewed The Department of Education spokesperson said the dog had been permanently removed from the school Blade Fraser suffered cuts to his face after reportedly attempting to give the labradoodle a cuddle. The child's mother, Kellie Kuczynski, said she received a phone call before lunchtime saying her son had been involved in an incident with the school's support dog, Buddy. Investigations underway A Department of Education spokesperson said the dog had been permanently removed from the school following the incident and reviews were underway. As a result of the incident, Ms Kuczynski wants all school support dogs to be fully qualified, the same as assistance dogs, before entering a school.