The Human-Canine Connection The innate ability dogs possess that allows them to elevate a human’s mood and have an effect on our anatomy is not just conjecture. It’s grounded in scientific fact. See the articles and papers below to learn more. Why Dogs Can Be So Healing for KidsTHE NEW YORK TIMES ➜ Gone to the Dogs? Schools Use Therapy Animals to Boost Mental Health, AcademicsEDUCATION WEEK ➜ Dog Animal-assisted therapy offers hope and healing to patients at Phoenix HospitalNRC HEALTH ➜ What petting a dog can do for your brainCNN ➜ Supporting Young Readers: When Reading Aloud to Dogs or AdultsEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION JOURNAL ➜ Dog interventions lead to significantly lower stress in children with and without special educational needs.PLOS ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE ➜
