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Puppy Petting TherapyWhat is Puppy Petting Therapy?
At Kudlepups, we understand the profound impact that furry friends can have on your well-being. Our Puppy Petting Therapy service is tailored to provide you with a unique experience in handling, playing with and caring for a puppy or adult dog.
Puppy Therapy Benefits
The therapeutic benefits of petting and spending time with animals, dogs in particular, have been well documented. Some of these benefits include:
- Stress Reduction – Interacting with dogs has been shown to lower cortisol levels which reduces stress and promotes a sense of calm. Petting a dog can trigger the release of oxytocin, a bonding and stress relief hormone.
- Anxiety Management – Dogs provide a comforting and non-judgemental presence which makes them the perfect companion for people struggling with anxiety.
- Emotional Support & Mood Enhancement – Spending time with dogs, particularly puppies, elevates your mood and triggers the release of endorphins to contribute to a positive emotional state of being.
- Physical Exercise – Whether it be going for a walk or playing with toys, spending time with puppies and dogs encourages physical activity which benefits not only your health, but the health of your furry friends too.
- Mindfulness – Interacting with dogs encourages mindfulness and encourages you to focus on the present moment.
Kudlepups Puppy Petting Therapy Service
Our Puppy Petting Therapy service takes place in a secure environment to ensure you and our puppies or breeding dogs can interact safely and securely. This includes both indoor and outdoor areas with access to toilet amenities.
Puppy Therapy activities may include:
- Handling, playing with, brushing and/or training any of our available puppies,
- Leading and playing with available adult dogs (we will help you choose which dog breed is best suited to you),
- Washing, clipping and general grooming as required.
Participants must wear covered shoes, a long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect your skin from overexcited dogs or puppies who may accidentally scratch you as they try to give you their love and attention.
To protect our furry family, we will supply you with F10 spray, a veterinary disinfectant. This helps to reduce the risk of bacterial, viral, fungicidal and sporicidal spread and contamination. We will also ask you to sanitise your hands before puppy interaction.
Puppy Petting Therapy Cost
SINGLE PERSON
$35 per hour
TWO PEOPLE
$25 per person per hour
THREE - FIVE PEOPLE
$15 per person per hour
Interested in Kudlepups Puppy Petting Therapy?
In addition to the therapeutic benefits, puppy therapy is a great way to explore the aspects of owning a puppy or dog without having to make the full commitment of purchasing a puppy. It allows you to build your confidence, see how your kids interact with animals and help decide on what dog breed might best suit your living situation.
If you’re interested to try puppy petting therapy, please fill out our expression of interest form. We will be in touch to discuss details and will do our best to accommodate your preferred day and time.