Therapy is going to the dogs... and the horses, and a host other pet assisted helpers!

We know the benefit of our doggie ambassadors first hand. People are often drawn to animals and form a bond that can aid psychotherapy.

 NASW recently reported on the benefits.

Healing Power of Dogs

A little dog love eases anxiety and stress.

Cannine assisted therapy is a powerful healing tool. Our frisky little fur buddies are everywhere spreading their laps of love. Dogs are being used to ease the anxiety and frustration of travel with airport DE-stressors. They are connecting with children with autism and prisoners Prison trained service dogs and working with war veterns Healing Wounds of War. WOW... what a great underutilized source of healing! Of course, our Moko, Lily and Mitchie couldnt agree more. Check out our own doggie greeters.

Is Fido the answer to your stress?

"Dad, dont make me wear the witches hat!"

 "Pet a dog and call me in the morning", might just be the next prescription you get from your doc.



Moko ready for Halloween

Lilly, Moko and Mitchie, our doggie greeters, are more than just slobbery tail waggers. There is science behind those furry little bundles of love. Canine assisted therapy makes for good results, especially for guarded patients who see therapy as foreign, painful or challenging.
But these benefits go beyond our office. Finals are just around the corner for students and who doesnt have a lil stress each and every day. A little doggie love can be just the destressor you need. Petting a dog increases a human’s level of oxytocin, a hormone that reduces anxiety and blood pressure.

Others have also reported how schools are using dogs to help students prepare for testing Get your "Fur Fix".