In a twist on teaching an old dog new tricks, Bertie the dog is helping children learn at a Burgess Hill primary school.
A dab hand at the K9 times table, this top dog is leading the way for other schools to follow.
This pet project has got tongues wagging in the town and is set to leave a fine pedigree of pupils in his pawprints.
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