canine therapy
Pup-assisted emotional support
Canine therapy is the use of dogs in therapeutic settings to improve a person's mental, emotional, or physical well-being.
Trained therapy dogs visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and rehabilitation centers to provide comfort and reduce anxiety.
The term covers both casual interactions and structured programs: The veterans' clinic offers canine therapy for PTSD patients.
Also called dog therapy or pet therapy when dogs are involved.
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- petDomesticated household companion
- good boyPraise for obedient pet
- emotional supportCompassionate help during distress
- animal-assistedInvolving therapeutic creatures
mental health · healing · stress relief · comfort · companion · golden retriever · puppy love · handler · nursing home visit · visit · hospital · nursing home · anxiety · PTSD · veteran · cuddle · fur · tail wagging
canine therapydrug therapy
Treatment using medicinal substances
pharmacotherapy · chemotherapy · psychopharmacology · surgical intervention · medication
canine therapycat therapy
Healing through feline contact
equine therapy · virtual reality therapy · hippotherapy · talk therapy
canine therapyinstitutional care
Professional supervision in facilities
inpatient treatment · solitary confinement · virtual therapy
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