Corporate Therapy Animal Wellness Visits

🐾 Paws & Relax: Corporate Wellness with Therapy Dogs

🐶 Take a Break, Boost Your Mood

Paws & Relax brings certified therapy dogs directly to your workplace, offering employees a unique opportunity to de-stress, recharge, and enhance well-being during designated group sessions. Whether it's a challenging week or a casual bonding event, our furry companions are here to provide comfort and joy.

🐕 How It Works

• Group Sessions: Employees gather in a comfortable space to interact with therapy dogs. Sessions are designed to be flexible, allowing individuals to engage with the dogs as they wish, fostering a relaxed and supportive environment.

• Handler Supervision: Each session is facilitated by a trained handler who ensures safety and comfort for both the animals and participants.

• No Agenda, Just Connection: These sessions are about unwinding and connecting with the animals, not structured activities or productivity goals.
  
  

🌟 Who Can Participate

Our program is open to all employees seeking to improve their mental well-being:

• Teams experiencing high stress or tight deadlines

• Employees looking for a morale boost

• Individuals interested in a calming break during the workday

• Anyone who enjoys the company of dogs
  
  

💖 Why It Works

Research supports the positive impact of therapy dogs in the workplace:

• Stress Reduction: Interacting with therapy dogs has been shown to lower cortisol levels, the body's primary stress hormone .

• Mood Enhancement: Employees report improved mood and increased productivity following therapy dog sessions .

• Team Bonding: Shared experiences with therapy dogs can strengthen team cohesion and communication.
  
  

🌈 Community Impact

Incorporating therapy dog sessions into your workplace not only benefits individual employees but also fosters a supportive and compassionate organizational culture. These sessions can serve as a reminder to prioritize mental health and well-being in the workplace.

📅 Schedule a Session

Ready to bring some joy to your workplace? Contact us to schedule a Paws & Relax session and experience the benefits of therapy dogs firsthand.

Backed by Science: The Benefits of Therapy Animals in the Workplace

Integrating therapy animals into corporate wellness programs is more than just a trend—it’s a science-backed strategy to enhance employee well-being, reduce stress, and boost productivity. Here’s what the latest research and real-world programs reveal:

🐾 Proven Benefits of Therapy Animals in the Workplace

1. Buckeye Paws Program at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
A study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine, and College of Nursing demonstrated that the Buckeye Paws therapy dog program helped reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement among healthcare workers. The presence of therapy dogs provided comfort and companionship, alleviating stress in high-pressure environments.
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2. Research on Pet-Friendly Workplaces
A study published by Harvard Business Review indicates that developing a pet-friendly workplace can lead to increased employee well-being and collaboration, as well as play a key role in recruitment and retention. Pets in the office contribute to a more pleasant and social work atmosphere.
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3. The Role of Therapy Animals in Reducing Workplace Stress
An article on Pet Therapy Trends discusses how therapy animals are transforming workplaces by significantly reducing stress and improving mental health among employees. The piece provides insights on how organizations can implement animal-assisted programs effectively.
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4. New Research Reveals 82% of HR Professionals Have Seen the Benefits of Pet-Friendly Policies
A survey conducted by OnePack by PetPartners and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) analyzed perceptions of pets and pet-friendly policies in the workplace. The survey revealed that 82% of HR professionals observed the positive impact of these policies on employee well-being.
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5. Therapy Dogs Reduce Emotional Exhaustion and Work Burnout
An article on Earth.com highlights a study showing that therapy dogs reduce stress in healthcare workers, boosting mood and work engagement. The study suggests therapy dog programs can effectively combat emotional exhaustion and work burnout in high-stress professions.
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