Pets, to many, are an extension of our families. We view our lovely 4-legged friends as one of our own. They bring us tons of laughs, love, and other positive benefits!

One of those benefits includes reducing anxiety in kids. This study has found that dogs have led to a probable decrease in anxiety levels in children. Because this study demonstrates the probability of this relationship to exist, it opens the door for future studies to examine how and why this may be in the case. In the meantime, it is another reason to love our furry friends even more!

To read more about this study, click here!

Mikayla Clemens

Research Assistant, UConn KIDS

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