There are certain behaviors in children that a pet can be an effective therapy!
Good news for lovers of animals is that science showed that companion animal, as well as make us happier, contribute to correct behaviors to improve skills and relieve symptoms.
The psychologist child Dieter Krowatschek, author of Children need pets, found that his dog Fly was easier to treat children with behavioral problems and attention, sometimes with attitudes of aggression. Animals are sensitive, loyal, loving, caring, joyous, playful, and even patient. All that influence positive is at home, and in other cases, therapies directed.
The specialist commented on cases such as a Labrador accompanying a child who reads aloud to reinforce his learning and facilitate his concentration. Chinchillas for impulsivity management. Brightly colored fish in the living room to focus the attention of very active little ones. A Border Collie who sleeps with a little six-year-old to better cope with and overcome evolutionary fears, such as being alone, darkness or ghosts. The softness of a hamster to activate the psychomotricity of a baby with brain injury. Play with an ugly and loving puppy to boost self-esteem at school. Or a German shepherd to distract yourself before a stomach ache, among others. The benefits to the emotional are many from the decrease in feelings of stress that hides a problem and creating emotional ties with mime and accompaniment.
For this reason, there are currently animal-assisted therapies, especially dogs, which are gaining space in social centers, schools and hospitals.