Tag Archives: Therapy dogs

Easing anxiety top-ranking task for PTSD service dogs

July 23, 2020

Trained canines are an important aspect of therapy for veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, says a new Purdue study

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Easing anxiety top-ranking task for PTSD service dogs

July 23, 2020

Trained canines are an important aspect of therapy for veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, says a new Purdue study

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Therapy dogs newest addition to Toronto airport Welcome Team

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

The dogs are there to reduce travelling anxiety and provide comfort to travellers

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Tennessee vet college to study whether therapy dogs can lower dose of sedation in children undergoing surgery

October 14, 2016December 19, 2017 by Veterinary Practice News Editors

The study is designed to determine if interaction with a therapy dog 20 minutes prior to surgery has a significant effect on reducing a child’s anxiety levels and, in turn, lowering the dose of medication necessary for sedation

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