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The Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy & Interventions

Writer: Brian IrwinBrian Irwin

Updated: Apr 19, 2023



Animal-Assisted Therapy is quickly becoming an extremely popular option across the UK, for a very good reason.


Research has been extensively undertaken to show that Animal-Assisted Therapy can:


• Effectively reduce anxiety & stress

• Lower blood pressure

• Support children, young people and adults

• Improve self esteem and self-determination

• Foster positive mood & emotions

• Boost quality of life

• Increases verbal and non-verbal communication

• Increase engagements and positive outcomes in rehabilitation

• Stimulates memory and problem solving

• Distinct reduction of withdrawal behaviours

• Help develop social skills

• Helps clients express their feelings

• Promotes higher participation

I and our expanding client list have seen first hand the awesome benefits that can be achieved with Animal Assisted Therapy & Animal Assisted Interventions. This is exemplified by the work of Monet, our Pawsitive Action Service Dog!

See you on the walk, B.& M.(Woof)

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