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Dr. Levinson’s worked paved the way for therapy dogs like this one to be utilized in a number of different environments.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), “the human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors considered essential to the health and well-being of both. The bond includes, but is not limited to the emotional, psychological, and physical interactions of people, animals, and the environment.” The early stages of this research led the Austrian neurologist and founder of modern psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, to begin using his dog Jofi in his sessions.

What is a Therapy Dog?

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