According to Wells, she speculates that “stroking or petting an animal has repeatedly been shown to cause transient decreases in blood pressure and/or heart rate” (524). Furthermore, humans’ urge to pet animals is biological. We see dogs as an attachment figure that needs to be protected and feel reassured by their touch or touching them (Sable 95). Moreover, even the presence of an animal helps lower responses to conditions of stress. There was a study conducted where the presence of a dog or cat was found to lower heart rate and blood pressure while completing an action that was stressful or in stressful times (Wells 525). When students begin to feel overwhelmed by schoolwork, they will be able to visit the pet therapy program and be able to calm their nerves. The friendly companions can help lower the student 's heart rate and blood pressure and bring them to a state of relaxation and reduce anxiety before taking tests or
According to Wells, she speculates that “stroking or petting an animal has repeatedly been shown to cause transient decreases in blood pressure and/or heart rate” (524). Furthermore, humans’ urge to pet animals is biological. We see dogs as an attachment figure that needs to be protected and feel reassured by their touch or touching them (Sable 95). Moreover, even the presence of an animal helps lower responses to conditions of stress. There was a study conducted where the presence of a dog or cat was found to lower heart rate and blood pressure while completing an action that was stressful or in stressful times (Wells 525). When students begin to feel overwhelmed by schoolwork, they will be able to visit the pet therapy program and be able to calm their nerves. The friendly companions can help lower the student 's heart rate and blood pressure and bring them to a state of relaxation and reduce anxiety before taking tests or