Although there is evidence that pets may help individuals who are facing significant daily
stressors, little is known about the benefits of pet-friendly practices for their owners' well …

Introduction Assistance dogs are trained to support persons living with disability and mitigate
limitations that hinder their participation in everyday activities. Despite participation being a …

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of service dogs on psychosocial health and indicators of
wellbeing among individuals with physical disabilities or chronic conditions. Materials and …

Background: This study explored the dynamics of veteran/service dog partnerships by
gathering the perspectives of veterans with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder and/or …

Purpose: To qualitatively describe and compare the expectations and experiences of living
with a mobility or medical service dog among those with a physical disability or chronic …

Occupational therapy is a field with a long-standing history of recommending and
implementing interventions designed to improve the quality of life of clients with disabilities …

Zooeyia includes the potential benefits that interactions and relationships with companion
animals can bring to human health. These potential benefits have been grouped into four …

Importance: A growing body of evidence supports service dogs' positive psychosocial impact
on people with a chronic condition, but very little is known about the effect of service dogs on …

Purpose: Companion dogs can provide psychosocial benefits for their owners. Assistance
dogs reportedly provide similar benefits, while also performing specific tasks. These …

Over 61 million people in the United States are living with disabilities. Less than one percent
are teamed with service dogs. A service dog is a type of assistance dog specifically trained …