Colleen Dell, of the University of Saskatchewan, With Therapy Dogs (IMAGE)

University of Saskatchewan

Colleen Dell, of the University of Saskatchewan, With Therapy Dogs

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Dr. Colleen Dell, of the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, researched the effect of meeting a therapy dog on patients waiting for care in hospital Emergency. She found the experience reduced patients' levels of distress and made them feel happier and more comfortable.

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David Batstone

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