Benefits of visitations
Researchers and experts agree that pets excel as therapeutic agents and that dogs are an antidote to depression. Studies have shown a decrease in both blood pressure and stress levels during therapy dog visits. A visit from one of our therapy dog teams can break the daily routine, increase overall emotional well-being, and stimulate the mind in dramatic ways. Our certified therapy dogs offer so many wonderful benefits to people of all ages such as:
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Bringing joy and laughter, even if for a short time
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Taking a person’s mind off of personal problems, pains and discomfort
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Getting people to share their emotions and stories
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Giving a chance for people to communicate with others
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Reducing stress and invoking a sense of well being
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Rekindling warm memories of their pets