”For a society that is still struggling to come to terms with the idea of openly speaking about mental illnesses, Pet Therapy is a virgin concept, one that is hard to accept and understand. The duo, who started Animal Angels Foundation 13 years ago, states that it was not easy to change people’s perception about pet therapy "We are clinical psychologists and started working with one school and one mental health centre.”hose walking in to the Mumbai International Airport during weekends will be in for a cute surprise – a fur ball of happiness awaiting passengers. For an individual, we look at probably 3-4 months. And thus, came the idea. The duo, who started Animal Angels Foundation 13 years ago, states that it was not easy to change people’s perception about pet therapy "We are clinical psychologists and started working with one school and one mental health centre. And thus, came the idea. explains the various service dog categories and handler qualitiesCategories of service dogsTherapy dogs (dogs which please humans or make them feel joyful)Dogs that could be used to help/assist people in their day-to-day activitiesDogs which can detect cancer and diabetesGuide dogs (dogs which help to guide or provide assistance to visually-challenged or disabled persons)Gun dogsRescue dogsSniffer and trackerProtection dogsEach category requires different drives and qualities for both dogs and handlers. Arushi says, "Fur Ball Story is the brainchild of Animesh Katiyar. We also provide stress-relieving activities for corporates. For an individual, we look at probably 3-4 months.Pet Therapy is catching up amongst people who are stressed out, autistic and those with special needs. Right now, we have about 20 trained therapy dogs in Mumbai and we work with 10 schools and two mental health centres,” says Radhika. "We have golden retrievers, labrador, shih tzu and two indie breeds. There is no strict time frame or age group for the therapy.

Right now, we have about 20 trained therapy dogs in Mumbai and we work with 10 schools and two mental health centres,” says Radhika. People with a phobia of dogs or who might have a tendency to harm a dog should be identified prior to allotting a session. During corporate sessions, to help those who are scared of dogs, we keep our therapy dogs in our lap and just sit there so that people get a chance to get acquainted with these dogs. This is because here, in India, from a very small age, kids are taught to pelt stones at a dog if it is around. We are trying to oust this attitude from Indian mentality.Creating a purpose or work for a dog. We also provide stress-relieving activities for corporates.Explaining their sessions work, she says, "This is basically like any other therapy. We also have a post-therapy evaluation. From left - Akanksha Singh (former team member), Animesh Katiyar (Co-Founder), Prabhav Paul (Former team member), Arushi Dixit (Co-Founder) and Srishti Sharma (Co-Founder). We have worked with a whole range of issues covering both mental and physical aspects. We tell them to come and meet the dogs whenever they are ready and to try petting it as a first step.. hose walking in to the Mumbai International Airport during weekends will be in for a cute surprise – a fur ball of happiness awaiting passengers. Gurgaon-based firm Fur Ball Story provides pet therapy sessions to stressed travelers, helping them unwind. During corporate sessions, to help those who are scared of dogs, we keep our therapy dogs in our lap and just sit there so that people get a chance to get acquainted with these dogs.5 years and the oldest is 97.Explaining their sessions work, she says, "This is basically like any other therapy. We are trying to oust this attitude from Indian mentality.”Pawsitive noteFor service dogs, there are a lot of divisions and the selection involves certainparameters and guidelines.”Rohini Fernandes and Radhika Nair with their therapy dog. They are scared of them because of the thought that no matter what they do, the dog will bite them.Qualities of dogs of therapy dogsGentle and calm in natureFearlessn Loves to connect and work with humansHolds objects in mouth tenderly without biting or crushing themVery patientWorks without time limitAgileWill not react to the presence of another dogNot obsessed over anythingSimple, total submissive dogQualities of handlerCalm and patientLove to be with dog and travel with them a lotNo negative reaction while associating with dogsGood trainerAdvantage of therapy dogs : Three important things are wholesale Beige printed mink Faux Fur Fabrics achieved when we associate with therapy dogs.”Talking about how much people have opened up to the idea of pet therapy, Arushi says, "As of now, people do not have any preference when it come to the breeds.

Arushi Dixit, one of the co-founders of the company, says, "At Mumbai Airport, we provide stress-relieving activities for the passengers.People who associate with therapy dogs get benefitedBuilds confidenceReduces stressPositive vibesThey live in the presentLike a good music or food, presence of a dog releases dopamine (pleasure hormone)Keep in mindPet Therapy might not be ideal for a person who is allergic to dog fur. "We have golden retrievers, labrador, shih tzu and two indie breeds. This is because here, in India, from a very small age, kids are taught to pelt stones at a dog if it is around. When he was studying in Symbiosis, Noida, the campus took an initiative to bring on board two dogs as stress-busters. It is more like an animal-human interaction or an animal-assisted intervention. We also have a post-therapy evaluation. We have a pre-therapy evaluation where we sit with the client and their current therapist and chalk out some goals towards which we would work.” Fur Ball Story is another group that has helped people warm up to the idea of Pet Therapy. That was a time when people haven’t even heard of the concept of pet therapy and they were extremely sceptical about it.

How can a dog make any difference?Rohini Fernandes and Radhika Nair have been quite successful in answering that question. How can a dog make any difference?Rohini Fernandes and Radhika Nair have been quite successful in answering that question.The company has a total of nine dogs. We tell them to come and meet the dogs whenever they are ready and to try petting it as a first step.”She adds, "We provide pet therapy services for autistic kids, kids with special needs and people with mental illnesses. Age is not a criteria for this therapy. We have a pre-therapy evaluation where we sit with the client and their current therapist and chalk out some goals towards which we would work.”She adds, "We provide pet therapy services for autistic kids, kids with special needs and people with mental illnesses. Out of these, two are trained as therapy dogs, one is a companion dog and the rest six are in-training therapy dogs. There is no strict time frame or age group for the therapy. It is more like an animal-human interaction or an animal-assisted intervention.”The company has a total of nine dogs. That was a time when people haven’t even heard of the concept of pet therapy and they were extremely sceptical about it. Gurgaon-based firm Fur Ball Story provides pet therapy sessions to stressed travelers, helping them unwind.5 years and the oldest is 97. They are scared of them because of the thought that no matter what they do, the dog will bite them. Age is not a criteria for this therapy.”For a society that is still struggling to come to terms with the idea of openly speaking about mental illnesses, Pet Therapy is a virgin concept, one that is hard to accept and understand.”Talking about how much people have opened up to the idea of pet therapy, Arushi says, "As of now, people do not have any preference when it come to the breeds. Canine Behavior Trainer Karthikeyan G. Our youngest client is 1. We have worked with a whole range of issues covering both mental and physical aspects. When he was studying in Symbiosis, Noida, the campus took an initiative to bring on board two dogs as stress-busters. The company started functioning in December 2016. Arushi says, "Fur Ball Story is the brainchild of Animesh Katiyar. Out of these, two are trained as therapy dogs, one is a companion dog and the rest six are in-training therapy dogs.Arushi Dixit, one of the co-founders of the company, says, "At Mumbai Airport, we provide stress-relieving activities for the passengers. The company started functioning in December 2016. Our youngest client is 1.” Fur Ball Story is another group that has helped people warm up to the idea of Pet Therapy

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