Services
Animal-Assisted Interventions are a complementary, mutually beneficial (for humans and canines) holistic approach
to prevent, manage, and/or heal from various health conditions.
Dogs have a natural affinity to work with humans when faced with a shared goal, helping to heal humans physiologically
by re-training our body to release "happy" hormones instead of "stress" hormones when faced with challenges.
Recent research in the study of the Human-Animal Bond tells us that
a dog's behavior improves when their human guardian's health improves.
Stress is often the root cause of dis-ease and by changing how our body reacts to stressors
will ultimately provide us with the greatest protection against and long term management of health conditions.
Additionally, supporting a child's social and emotional learning early in their development
results in maintaining healthy relationships with others, and more importantly, oneself.
"Over time, continued strain on your body from stress may contribute to serious health problems,
such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other illnesses, including mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety."
--National Institute of Mental Health, 2020
to prevent, manage, and/or heal from various health conditions.
Dogs have a natural affinity to work with humans when faced with a shared goal, helping to heal humans physiologically
by re-training our body to release "happy" hormones instead of "stress" hormones when faced with challenges.
Recent research in the study of the Human-Animal Bond tells us that
a dog's behavior improves when their human guardian's health improves.
Stress is often the root cause of dis-ease and by changing how our body reacts to stressors
will ultimately provide us with the greatest protection against and long term management of health conditions.
Additionally, supporting a child's social and emotional learning early in their development
results in maintaining healthy relationships with others, and more importantly, oneself.
"Over time, continued strain on your body from stress may contribute to serious health problems,
such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other illnesses, including mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety."
--National Institute of Mental Health, 2020
In support of our U.S. service members, U.S. veterans, and their families, Cindy and a therapy dog will visit military children in the school setting (and now virtually!) to honor their service member and their family's continued sacrifice for their service.
We also host activities and programs for U.S. military children and their families at the barn during all phases of the deployment cycle.
We also host activities and programs for U.S. military children and their families at the barn during all phases of the deployment cycle.
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The Teams
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Our therapy dogs have completed obedience training through positive reinforcement only (lots of healthy treats, no electric or prong collars),
are in good health, and enjoy working with humans of all ages. We follow standards set by the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations in protecting the well-being of our canine partners. |
