How to Train Your Pet to Become a Therapy Pet

Eliza Jonasson
3 min readApr 25, 2021

Pets Can also Help Those with Mental Health Issues

Therapy pets are instrumental in changing the lives of many people daily. Just the touch of an animal has been shown to increase those “feel good” endorphins in the body as well as promote energy and decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation. Maybe you are looking to become a volunteer at a hospital, school, or nursing home. These organizations are amenable to animal visits. Here are some suggestions for you and your pet if therapy is what you are considering.

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