Educators must consider alternative teaching strategies. Facility dogs as an instructional enhancement are an innovative teaching approach. This case study, guided by human-animal bond theory, investigated how the presence of a trained facility dog, Smooch, affected the school environment. Interviews, field notes and observations were used to gather data. Findings indicated that the facility dog improves student learning; enhances the learning environment; helps address students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs; improves the environment for staff; and serves as an alternative teaching tool. The findings relative to helping to address students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs will be discussed.