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What Kinds of Benefits Do Therapy Dogs Provide? A number of different studies have been conducted in recent years that show that the mere act of petting a dog can significantly reduce the amount of stress that a person feels. The calming effect of being around a pet and interacting with it releases a hormone known as oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone.” The purpose of this hormone is to increase and strengthen bonds between people. This, in combination with the powerful ability of dogs to reduce the

The simple act of petting a dog has been scientifically proven to reduce stress. The work that therapy dogs do provides us with comfort and happiness.

Therapy Dogs

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