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    Service Dog Therapy Research Paper

    of therapy dogs, they were provided to people living in retirement homes, nursing homes and even in hospitals. They are also in schools and educational centers as an assist to children who have difficulties learning. From the first therapy dog known, smoky, therapy dogs have evolved over the years, therapy dogs now also serve as service dogs, helping people with autism and PTSD. Therapy dogs help children to become better readers by being a good listener. One of the illnesses that dog therapy has

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    To Pet or Not to Pet

    studies were reported of animals facilitating therapy with children and senior citizens. In our own time the urban population's often unsatisfied need for intimacy, and contact with nature may reflect the great increase in pet ownership. According to the article Live Longer- Own a Pet, no author, stated "the US Department of Health concluded that pets increased the survival rate of heart attack victims. The study revealed that 28% of heart patients with pets survived serious heart attacks, compared

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    Comparison Of Ragdoll And Burmese Cats

    Two breeds of cats that make great pets are Burmese and Ragdoll. Cats are proven to help lower blood pressure and relieve stress; they are good companions for the elderly and are great low maintenance pets. Therefore, everyone should own a cat because cats are great stress relievers and help lower blood pressure, make good companions to the elderly, are an easy care pet, especially the Ragdoll and Burmese breeds. Two different breeds of cats that make great pets are the Burmese and the Ragdoll

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    Topic Pet ownership and its benefits Research question: Are there any benefits to owning a pet? Thesis Statement Research suggests that owning a pet is beneficial because it helps alleviate depression, reduces anxiety, reduces stress and promotes interpersonal interaction with others. References Reference #1 Moore, A. (2002). Get a Pet-Doctor's Orders http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/happy-health-benefits-adopting-pet This article explains why some doctors are now

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    Caring For A Dog's Negative Impact On Children

    Dogs have been companions of humans for thousands of years. In fact, around 44% of all homes in America today house at least one dog (“Pet Statistics”). Dogs can be a source of joy in one’s seemingly mundane life. While it is commonly known that dogs can easily make others happy, it is often looked over that they can have positive effects on our health. Caring for a dog can improve one’s physical being, boost mental health, and have a positive and lasting impact on children. One effect of owning

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    Going To The Dogs Research Paper

    post it in a place where every employee can see it. I would also give each employee a hard copy so there would be no way they could say that they didn’t know about the policy. This policy would state that the company only allows social, service and therapy dogs only to those that have a disability or behavioral

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    Animal Therapy Research Paper

    their pet, it truly has a much deeper meaning. Very few people know the true impact that dogs, and animals in general, have on individuals who suffer from mental disorders. Especially those who suffer from an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These amazing individuals benefit greatly from the presence of a canine, sparking numerous research efforts to determine whether or not animal assisted therapy is a viable option for treating the condition. With that being said, animal-assisted therapy helps

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    Burkhard Bilger's Essay 'The Last Meow'

    Burkhard Bilger the author of “The last meow” suggests that we love our pets too much; I agree with this statement. The reason I agree with the statement that we love our pets too much it because, of my personal experience with pets and the information provided in Biligers story confirms it. Bilger stated “Clearly, our love affair with our pets has gotten out of control.” I agree with this statement for many reasons. In my opinion there are healthy human animal relationships and unhealthy

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    Essay On Dog Food

    own health and the type of diet they are consuming and it was natural that I one point they become concerned about what their dogs were eating. Pet owners are willing to spend a significant amount of money for the benefit of their pets who is often considered a member of a family. That is why the dog food manufacturers responded by creating more quality pet food that is often estimated to be similar in quality as the human food. Many owners have become more concerned about the ingredients used in dog

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    Business Plan - Super Dog's Gym and Training Center

    FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT Super Dog’s Gym & Training Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Business Plan Presented to the Faculty of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, Manila ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

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