The Positive Effects Of Animals In The Classroom

As a student who struggles with depression and anxiety, I know how helpful to my emotional health my puppy is to me, but students with disabilities are not the only ones who could benefit from a pet. College student often have a good bit of stress because of their classes, relationships, and/or jobs. Numerous studies have found that animals are great at reducing stress and aiding in the relaxation of their owner (Casciotti & Zuckerman, 2016). Another problem many students may have at times is feelings of seclusion.

Having pets can also teach you new things. In this article, How Animals Help People (http://www.bhg.com/pets/care/family-pet/how-pets-help-people/) “Companion animals are natural teachers. They help people of all ages learn about responsibility,

McCash shows us how dogs can be used to teach children responsibility through a humane society volunteer project (Christmas Lesson Visit to Animal Shelter Leaves Bittersweet Memories, But Teaches Children Responsibility and Compassion 1). If the children in this project were taught responsibility through working with dogs at the humane society then working with dogs at home would also teach a child responsibility. Feeding the dog, bathing the dog, and walking the dog are all responsibilities which children can manage and use to learn what responsibility is and how to be responsible. Because children in families with dogs learn responsibility, they may be able to carry what they learned through the rest of their life and apply it to bigger real life situations. Even some adults with responsibility issues can learn better responsibility with the help of a dog.

The benefits of animal-assisted therapy towards children varies, one of the benefits is to be able to bring out the best out of the child. The animal could connect with the child spiritually and could improve self-esteem because the child would finally feel accepted by the animal (Weston, 2010) as this quote stated, “A therapy dog may be the first creature who has listened and responded to the child with such enthusiasm and compassion. This can result in the child feeling heard and important” (Pichot, 2007 cited in Weston, 2010). The animals are capable of taking the pressure off the child as s/he is going through a difficult experience and being forced to deal with people, the animal can take up the role of being the child’s supporter. Animals can be used as a “bribe” because some children does not want to attend to therapy but is willing to show up because of the animal which is good because in the end the child would be able to receive the therapy s/he needs. Animals that are trained to be assisted therapy animal are capable of switching its beneficial roles to be able to comfort

Innocent canines are spending over half of their short lifespan alone and bored because of school! Dogs, man's best friend are treated unfairly, and are not allowed in schools. These dogs are bored and alone all day because kids and parents are gone. Dogs are living things too, they should be able to do the same things as us humans, and dogs lives are not any less valuable than our lives. Dogs should be allowed in schools because they relieve stress, they would make school fun, and it would help dogs live longer.

The final reason I have to support my claim that pets should be allowed in the classroom is because children benefit from interacting with another living thing such as an animal. One way this is true is because is helps strengthen kids social skills. In the article “Pets Enhance Learning” it says that

D. According to the American Psychiatric Association dog can decrease anxiety, reduced loneliness and increase sense of comfort and safety.

Curious children and adults try to distract or play with working dogs on duty because they may not be fully aware of the situation. The solution to this issue could be as simple as including a chapter about service dogs in public school’s health education courses. Although these animals are highly trained, temptations can still prove to be a major distraction, moving the focus off the handler and onto their surroundings. These experiences can be difficult for handlers to deal with as they are trying to live life as normally as they can. Joanne Shuttleworth addresses some proper etiquette tips in her article that should be included in educational

need to know when they grow up. Here is why pets are beneficial for learning purposes.

In certain work places i do belive dogs can be a positive energy and a relaxing company to have around the work place. In my own experiance at school some of the teachers bring theyre dogs to work, the dogs are very quiet and nice which helps me feel relaxed and able to reduce stress in the classroom. Another reason i am in support of the bring your dog to work program is beacause, in the article it states that theyre are studies showing that bringing your dog to work can increase the work productivity and workers have a sense of relaxation also more people experience a sense of well

Furthermore, I believe to make this program successful, there must be rules and regulations set in place. Dogs can carry many diseases and illnesses; which they can spread to humans or the other pets around. The owner should be able to provide propper vet records, showing the animal has all it's shots and no record of violence. I also, believe that animals in the workplace should be well behaved in order to fill their purpose. Company policy should state that the animal recieve obediance class by an approved teacher. This would further set that the animals could interact with new humans and dogs, in a manner acceptable for the work environment.

The well-known saying, “A dog is man’s best friend” implies that there is a common belief that pet ownership improves our overall well-being (Peacock, Hansen, & Winefield, 2012). However, Chur-Hansen and Winefield’s 2005 study resulted in contradictory findings that show there is no direct relationship between companion animals and increased well-being (as cited in Peacock et al., 2012). Garrity, Stallones, Marx, & Johnson’s 1989 study concluded that companion animals positively affect an individual 's mental health by decreasing feelings of loneliness and depression, Kidd and Kidd’s 1999 findings show lowered levels of stress in pet owners, and finally, Wells suggests that companion animals increase self-worth and self-esteem (as cited in Peacock et al., 2012). The following study analyzes the impact companion animals has on a college student’s well-being. Taking into account that suicide and depression are increasingly prevalent on college campuses nationwide (Furr, Westefeld, McConnell, & Jenkins, 2001), researching the dynamics of the animal-human bond and whether or not it can improve the psychological and physical health of stressed college students is important. Previous research on the relationship between companion animals and well-being has resulted in varying and conflicting conclusions. The following studies demonstrate this problem and explain the possible causes for inconsistent results. As Peacock states, a reason for inconsistent results among

Dogs make great pets- just ask the millions of dog owners all over the world. But dogs can be more than just a pet- they can be therapists too. The bond between humans and dogs goes back to the stone age, with their wolf-like ancestors. Over time, dogs have evolved to be less aggressive and more cute and cuddly to better befriend us humans. With this strong bond, dogs can be helpful for humans therapeutically. Dogs have been used in court to help victims open up about trauma, in schools to help kids gain confidence in reading aloud, in prisons to bring positivity, in aiding and comforting the disabled, and more.

They have helped rescued people from all around the world. They could sniff out drugs and help the officers to find bombs and have a natural instinct when it comes to danger. Dogs help so much in the army and in the police department. Officers will let the dog go then the dog will find him and attack the suspect then the police officer could arrest the Suspect . So not only can dogs go outside to do their business . Dogs are heroes in everyday lives as an example take brutis the golden retriever snatched up a coral snake as it was slithering dangerously close to a young child, suffering a near-deadly bite from the snake in the process. (the dog guide ). So this loveable pooch saved a child as a natural instinct. Tell me can a cat do that. This lovable 4 legged friend isn't just a friend it's part of the family. You know what yeah maybe you don't have to train a lazy cat but if you do train a dog the right way and with the time that dog could save plenty of lives. There are so many stories to share with you all but it would take months to tell . Not only do dogs help police officers and our men at war . Dogs help the blind they help with seizures, diabetes, hearing and autism the list goes on and on. So yeah next time you think yeah you don't have to train a cat then remember when you do train a dog look at the

If you are suffering from depression or anxiety, having a dog can decrease your risks of feeling that way. I have talked to a doctor before about other solutions for depression and anxiety rather than taking prescriptions and putting chemicals in your body and they have told me that having an animal, preferably a dog, can decrease the risks of your anxiety or depression and letting people know this is, I feel, very important.