Bengaluru schools told to count stray dogs—Teachers left puzzled
Bengaluru's private schools just got an unusual request: local authorities want them to count stray dogs on and around campus, using a Google Form.
Teachers and principals are scratching their heads, wondering why this job landed in their laps.
Why are teachers being asked to do this?
Educators say counting stray dogs isn't part of their job—they're trained to teach, not tally animals.
The instructions weren't clear about how or when to do the count, which has everyone worried about mistakes or what happens if there's an incident with a dog.
Schools push back as debate grows
While some schools have reluctantly filled out the form, others are drafting formal objections.
The move has sparked a bigger conversation about whether schools should be handling civic tasks like this at all—especially when teachers already have so much on their plates.
It also points to gaps in city planning and raises questions about what jobs really belong in the classroom.