If you're petting a dog when you're reading, your mind goes away from the stress of reading. |
Part of the reason we think the program works so well is that the dog is nonjudgmental. They're not going to criticize them. They're not going to tell them to hurry up. Children can be the most harsh because they haven't learned to hide that sort of thing. |
When people connect with animals, they're distracted. They're not thinking about what's causing them stress. |