SAINT BERNARD THERAPY DOGS
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We are members of U.S.A. Therapy Dogs
In addition to visiting Senior Centers, and hospitals; We also try to help our group at fundraising event
Having a dog is a Life-Long Journey
There are no bad days when you come home to a dogs love
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Its been medically proven that within 15 minutes of petting a dog that your cholesterol and blood pressure will lower
The Physical Benefits of Therapy Dogs
1. lowers blood pressure.
2. improves cardiovascular health.
3. releases calming endorphins (oxytocin).
4. lowers overall physical pain.
5. the act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response, which is believed to reduce the amount of medication needed by some people.
The benefits of having therapy dogs in school classrooms include:
Physical benefits. Interaction with therapy dogs has been shown to reduce blood pressure, provide physical stimulation and assist with pain management.
Social benefits. A visiting therapy dog promotes greater self-esteem and focused interaction with other students and teachers.
Cognitive benefits. It has been proven that therapy dogs stimulate memory and problem-solving skills.
Emotional and mental health benefits. A recent national survey of adolescent mental health found that about 8 to 10 percent of teens ages 13 to 18 have an anxiety disorder. A therapy dog can lift moods in the classroom. The therapy dog is also there to offer friendship and a shoulder to lean on for students.
Delilah Graduates
Therapy Training
Daisy and Treasure Graduate Training
The moment a volunteer with a therapy dog walks into a room, you can instantly feel a change in mood. All eyes focus on them, as smiles spread across everyone's faces
An even temperament and a surplus of love and affection,are the main requirements of a therapy dog-- many breeds make great therapy dogs. Saint Bernards were voted in the top ten breeds for therapy work
Therapy Dogs impact the quality of life for thousands of children, adults and seniors~
-In Psychology Today ,com New data shows that even a single session of interactions with a therapy dog in a festival-like setting can reduce pre-exam stresses in university students for up to 10 hours.
Just as healing takes many different shapes and forms, therapy dogs come in many sizes and breeds
they are helping to heal the wounds you can't see..
Dogs enjoy giving affection as well as receiving it. Therapy dogs get a double dose of both by being some of the best volunteers in the medical field.
