Dr. Binfet: The Proliferation and Appeal of On-Campus Therapy Dog Programs

Did you know that Dr. Binfet regularly writes for Psychology Today?

In his latest article, The Proliferation and Appeal of On-Campus Therapy Dog Programs, Dr. Binfet talks about how on-campus therapy dog programs are a low-cost, low-barrier, and effective way to reduce student stress on campus.

“Alongside the proliferation of on-campus programs, so, too, do we see a spike in the corresponding research conducted on the benefits of students spending time with therapy dogs” – Dr. Binfet.

If you’d like to learn more about canine-assisted interventions on campuses and the research examining the benefits of spending time with therapy dogs, check out Dr. Binfet’s latest Psychology Today article!

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