Pet Therapy

LuckyLeo is a method of reading with your dog created by Teresa Albergo, psychologist and educator, and author of I Read with My Dog. It was born from the intersection of early childhood education and...

In Milan, the empathy between two dogs and a group of children with language difficulties has become a structured educational program: Ru, a rescued dog, is now a reading dog...

Among the simplest and most effective forms of pet therapy is the daily habit of walking your dog. Exercising together promotes physical and mental health, combats sedentary...

Living with a pet can be a valuable support for children's development. In addition to daily companionship, pet therapy and relationships with dogs and cats promote well-being...

Reducing pre-exam stress with pet therapy is possible: the University of Teramo has transformed an idea born in the academic field into a student welfare project that puts...

The bond between dog and human is a precious source of well-being: pet therapy enhances this relationship, transforming your four-legged friend's daily gestures into opportunities that...

Dogs can offer valuable support to children on the autism spectrum, promoting motivation, calm, and social contact. Several studies, including those published in the Journal of Alternative and...

Purring therapy is the idea, born in France and popularized by veterinarian Jean-Yves Gauchet, that the sound of a cat's purring can promote relaxation, improve mood, and...

Pet therapy, now officially called Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI), integrates the human-animal relationship in a structured way to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.