UBC research shows virtual visits with dogs improves wellbeing
May 5, 2022
While spending time with dogs has been well documented as an activity that improves wellbeing, new research — thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic — proves that a remote canine session can be just as therapeutic as an in-person visit.
The research, led by Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, Associate Professor in UBC Okanagan’s School of Education, and Dr. Christine Tardif-Williams, an Associate Professor with Brock University, has found that spending time virtually with a therapy dog can enhance student wellbeing.
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