Canine classmate helps Seattle 2nd graders stay engaged in remote learning Frenzy the class puppy not only makes weekly online visits to engage the kids. She even helps teach. Author: Chris Cashman Updated: 7:47 PM PST January 8, 2021 SEATTLE — A 2nd-grade teacher from Seattle has invited a frenzy in to her virtual classroom, much to the delight of her students. “Frenzy” is a 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog that students at home have watched grow over this school year as their virtual class pet. Cedar Park teacher Christine Lackie noticed her students were concerned about what happened to her virtual fish tank that filled the online screen before class.