Thirty-one clients completed a survey about their experience with the therapy dog, Lambchop, who was present in the Centre throughout their rehabilitation programmes. Results indicated that the vast majority of clients felt that the therapy dog contributed to improved mood and to feeling calmer, ...
Therapy dogs assist people with mental health conditions. Therapy dogs can provide support. Learn about how a therapy dog or service dogs can help you.
You can benefit from your pet as well, even if it is not trained to be a therapy dog. It is scientifically proven that the main health benefits of having a pet are related to an improved cardiovascular system, lower blood pressure, amusement, and more. Moreover, you can even train your...
A study investigating the benefits of animal therapy on hospitalized heart failure patients revealed that those who received a visit from a human volunteer and a dog showed a significant drop in anxiety scores. The research included 76 patients who were randomly assigned to one of three conditions:...
There’s a reason that therapy dogs are used in hospitals, care homes, and other facilities around the world. Caring for a dog can help reduce stress because it gives people a reason to get up and do things. Even the rhythmic petting of a dog can help reduce stress levels and prevent ...
The 7 Benefits of Dog Trick Training 1. Bonding This is one of the few benefits both you and your dog share when it comes to trick training. Spending time with each other while training leads to a deepening bond, even when that training involves tricks and not something more practical. An...
symptoms.Dogs are generally excellent at watching for danger, so people with PTSD often feel comfortable letting their guard down a little when they are with a dog. They can rely on the dog to let them know if there is real danger around so that they can relax some of their own ...
There is growing interest in animal-assisted therapy in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Despite the potential promise for pet dog ownership to improve the lives of those affected by autism, there is limited research in this area. This study is the first to explore the long-term eff...
Pet therapy is a catch-all term for incorporating animals in all sorts of therapeutic ways. One example you may be familiar with istherapy dogs. Thesedogshave participated in a special therapy dog training program to assess their disposition; teach them a variety of commands; and otherwise prep...
Many families face the decision of whether to get a dog. For families of children with autism, the decision can be even more challenging. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has studied dog ownership decisions in families of children with autism and