How Therapy Animals Reduce Stress

Using animals to help people cope with and recover from certain physical and mental health disorders is known as animal therapy, also referred to as pet therapy.

Animals used in therapy sessions support many aspects of goal achievement, from attachment integration, reducing anxiety, supporting dissociative disorder sessions, teaching compassion for others, connecting after abuse and trauma, ADHD, ASD, trauma, and positive behaviour intervention. To name a few aspects. 

Animal-assisted therapy supports goal achievement across all allied health and psychology supports and treatments. 

Most Popular Therapy Animals

The four (4) leading therapy Animals are:

Therapy Rabbits

-One of the most peaceful animals on the planet

-Mostly small & quiet

-Easy to transport

-Do not bark or meow

-Excellent option if scared of both dogs & cats

-Comfortable in a harness

Therapy Dogs

-Most common therapy animal seen

-Come in all shapes & sizes

-Great companion

-Help calm & relax

Therapy Cats

-Easy to bring indoors

-Very calming presence

-Excellent option if scared of dogs

-Enjoy being patted or happy to be independant

Therapy Horses

-Require larger spaces or access to stables

-Grooming horses is very therapeutic

-Help teach people trust building, work ethic & dealing with emotions

-May or may not be ridden

Therapy Rabbits available for support sessions

It’s official Dakota, and Penny-Peanut are registered Therapy Animals. 

As their handler, I have completed Animal-assisted interventions: Incorporating Animals in Therapeutic Goals and Treatment + Certified Animal Assisted Therapy.

How do I book a session with a Therapy Rabbit?

Dakota & Penny are located in Perth, Western Australia.  If you would like a session, please enquire via the Contact page.