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Researchers Reveal Petting Dogs Proven to Decrease Stress and Anxiety
lower stress levels.A study by Washington State University found that stressed students performed better academically after petting therapy dogs. Programs centered around lowering stress with therapy dogs improved students’ thinking and planning skills more than traditional stress-management techniques.The study was published May 12 in the journal AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.
