Farm animal therapy at Urban Paws UK

It's not just interactions with puppies and kittens that can help reduce stress. Pet therapy events using farm animals like sheep and alpacas are just as effective and even more memorable! Farm animal therapy is fast becoming the coolest and most unique way to relax during life's most stressful periods.

Here's what it's all about.

What is farm animal pet therapy?

Pet therapy animals should not be confused with assistance animals, which are trained to help those who need consistent help and specific care such as the blind, deaf, and autistic. They should also not be confused with mental support dogs, another group of working animals that support a single person to help them deal with mental health issues like PTSD.

Therapy animals are used to relieve short-term stress and improve our mood. You may think that farm animals are employed solely for their ‘cute factor’, but using young animals actually gives them invaluable life experience. These therapy animals are not trained and are simply there to be stroked and played with.

Interacting with therapy animals has been proven to reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health and produce calming endorphins that improve mood. This is achieved through stroking sessions. Stroking an animal focuses our attention and creates a calming effect similar to the feeling we get from meditation. Being around animals may also produce oxytocin, the chemical associated with being in love.

So why farm animal therapy?

A good question! You may have seen our puppy and kitten therapy service and wondered why we felt the need to expand into the world of farm animals. The simple answer is variety and the desire to create a unique experience for our customers.

Puppies and kittens are some of the most beautiful creatures on Earth, but chances are you already have the ability to interact with dogs and cats in your day-to-day life. Chilling out with an alpaca or stroking a sheep is a truly memorable experience that few can enjoy. It also offers the same potential health benefits as puppy and kitten therapy, so it's a win-win situation.

When was the last time you can recall your office bringing in an alpaca for you to stroke? What an unforgettable way to reduce stress!

Urban Paws UK provides farm animals for a set period of time in which clients are allowed to stroke, pet, and play with them in any way they wish. There will always be a trained professional on-site to ensure that appropriate animal care is enforced, and children must be supervised.

Get in touch with a member of our team to find out exactly how we can help provide the perfect animal for your creative brief.

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