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As stated in the International Journal of positive neurotransmitters in the brain. Positive
Environmental Research and Public Health, connections and bonding with them provide
“Dogs may provide humans with a range of much needed feelings of unconditional love,
physical, mental, and social benefits. Therapy acceptance, and bonding between the dog and
dog programs are delivered across a variety of human being”.
settings including hospitals, aged care facilities
and mental health services, highlighting the So come join us on an enchanting gentle walk-
important role they play in human health through Bliss Wood Forest and find out why
outcomes. Research has shown that that over 1000 reviewers have given this experience
there are biomarkers for stress in humans 5 stars!
and other animals engaged in human–animal
interactions”.
Sources:

Further studies have shown that walking • School of Animal and Veterinary Science,
Roseworthy Campus, The University of Adelaide,
with dogs decreases loneliness. Hugging and Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia; ua.ude.
expressing love to a dog directly improves your edialeda@lezah.nasus
mood by triggering the release of serotonin, • Animal Welfare Science Centre, Faculty of
dopamine and oxytocin levels boosting your Veterinary and Agricultural Science, The
mood and reduce stress levels. These are “feel University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010,
good” chemicals our brains release that improve Australia; ua.ude.bleminu@bboc.aim
mood and positively affect happiness. • Adelaide Medical School, The University of
Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia; ua.ude.
Dog-human interactions also reduces edialeda@ecurb-notlimah.enna
symptoms of depression and anxiety. “Just • Correspondence: ua.ude.edialeda@llawodcm.aynos
physically being around animals releases

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