Big Red Dog Animal Assisted Therapy Group

08/27/2023

We can't think of a better way to celebrate National Dog Day than by honoring all the therapy dogs who comfort families during their darkest days. Learn how one of them, Morris V. Prout, Certified Therapy Dog, is helping to make a difference in the lives of grieving families. 🐶

Listen Now: https://www.rememberingalife.com/blogs/podcast/therapy-dogs-a-pawsitive-addition-to-funeral-homes

02/08/2022

Are you interested in becoming a therapy animal team with your pet? Join us for a Facebook Live event about Volunteering with Your Pet this Wednesday, February 9 at 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT. Jesse Haas, Pet Partners’ National Director of Programs, will talk about the process of becoming a Pet Partners therapy animal team and what handlers and pets need to know to prepare for this rewarding work. RSVP today: https://fb.me/e/1cjdnwWrw

08/26/2021

It's National Dog Day! Share a picture of your favorite canine companions in celebration!

07/09/2021

Did you know spending time with a pet can help relieve stress? Even if you don't have a pet of your own, spending time with a family member or friend's pet or visiting an animal shelter can provide the same benefits!

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-spending-time-with-pets-can-help-us-cope-with-stress/

Turns out, there are science-backed benefits to hanging out with furry friends.

06/30/2021

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching we’d like to remind everyone to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of your pets. If you plan to set fireworks off please be courteous of those around you and remember that fireworks are a lot louder to dogs than humans and are very scary! Here are some tips on how to keep your pet safe and comfortable this weekend.

06/24/2021

Microchipping is a great way to ensure your pet’s safety.

PAW Animal Shelter is offering half price Microchipping ($15) now through June 30th. More pets go missing the week of the 4th than any other time. Come by the shelter 10-4 any day. PAW Animal Shelter uses a Petlink chip- no renewal fee or update fee. PAW will also register your chip for you.

06/03/2021

Education experts are proposing myriad interventions to address the harm the pandemic is having on students’ academic progress and social-emotional well-being. Scientific research and findings from a new market research survey of 2,000 parents align with an idea already backed by decades of robust research: give pets a place in schools. Pet Partners’ Mary Margaret Callahan joined Dr. Kay O’Donnell of Mars Petcare to talk about this survey at The 74 and how the presence of therapy animals in schools can support learning. https://www.the74million.org/article/reopening-schools-animals-dogs-cats-therapy-pets/

05/13/2021

WSU research found that programs exclusively focused on petting therapy dogs improved stressed-out college students’ thinking and planning skills more effectively than traditional stress-management programs.

04/30/2021

Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! We encourage everyone who is thinking about adding a new pet to their family to adopt. All of our therapy dogs have been shelter pets and have been special to our family and made an impact in the lives of many people through their work as therapy dogs.

02/03/2021

What is a therapy dog?

Therapy dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds, but they all share a common purpose. Therapy teams (dog and handler) provide comfort and companionship to those with disabilities and mental illnesses.
Interested in learning more? Click here: https://www.therapydogs.com

02/03/2021

https://www.woofonnashville.com/grieving-over-the-death-of-a-pet-yes-you-are-normal/?fbclid=IwAR2olKPqPm4WzixDY9pKbW4TaPDPTcflgtYzoo4WktrvprcskqPbGJxGSic

It's said pets give us the best days of our life and one of the worst. Grieving over a pet is normal. And, you are not alone.

01/21/2021

Did you know? Studies have shown a decrease in both blood pressure and stress levels during therapy dog visits.

You can learn more about the benefits of therapy dogs by visiting our “about” page!

Click here: https://www.therapydogs.com/alliance-therapy-dogs/

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas from Big Red Dog AAT!

10/29/2020

Out enjoying the fall tree walk in our local park!

10/16/2020

Feeling down? Hug a pet!

10/04/2020

09/29/2020

: Research shows therapy dogs can reduce stress physiologically (cortisol levels) and increase attachment responses that trigger oxytocin – a hormone that increases trust in humans.

09/26/2020

5 years ago today this sweet lady went on her first therapy visit! She has been impacted the lives of many people since the start of her career 🙂

Sadie having a blast on her first therapy trip