#therapy-dogs

#therapy-dogs

Dogs are individuals, and their breed traits are probabilities, not promises. Some golden retrievers live up to their social, friendly reputation, while others are reserved.

"We know that interacting with animals has benefits and it makes a difference in your stress and your anxiety, and I think a lot of our physical activity classes help do that."

The study reveals that therapy dogs exhibit more stress signals during forced contact, emphasizing the need for free-choice interactions to prioritize their welfare.

"The foundation is named in memory of NYPD Detective Wenjian Liu who, along with his patrol car partner Rafael Ramos, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Dec. 20, 2014."