49. Dog Therapy: A Life Enriching Experience

49. Dog Therapy: A Life Enriching Experience Dogs are more than man’s best friend; they are healing companions. A beautiful episode which spotlights the unconditional love of a pet. Ann Davidson   Today's Lexi:  Σύντροφος — Sýntrofos (Companion)     In this episode:  Today our special guest Ann Davidson, of Canine Therapy Corps, joins us to talk Pet therapy, or as I call it, doggie love.  Have you heard of Pet therapy, well it’s empowering and motivates individuals to improve their physical and psychological health and well-being by harnessing the human-animal bond.  Ann provides the knowledge of this well received therapy which dates to the 1700’s.  However, this episode discusses current data.  What is the difference between a service dog and a therapy dog? Where is dog therapy used, and who benefits from it?  Could you and your dog serve in this role of providing pet therapy, and will it enrich your life? Additionally, Ann shares a few important things to remember when approached by a service and pet therapy dog.    Kiki and Athena     Today's Ola Kala Moment: Today’s Ola Kala Moment has great activities for companions to bond with one another.   Resources: CanineTherapyCorps.org Canine Therapy Corps on Facebook Canine Therapy Corps on Instagram (@ctcorps) Canine Therapy Corps on Twitter (@CTCorps) Other Service Dog Organizations     Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide! Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score!   Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary   Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul.  Insta: kefilife365 For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils. My.doterra.com/kefilife   This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1 https://www.ltlawchicago.com   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.