{"id":1228,"date":"2016-07-08T06:28:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T06:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1228"},"modified":"2024-01-03T11:35:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T11:35:12","slug":"escape-the-daily-grind-go-grab-a-free-doggy-hug","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/news\/escape-the-daily-grind-go-grab-a-free-doggy-hug\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape the daily grind, go grab a free doggy hug"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All too often workplace employees and university students can be faced with stress and pressure, which can lead to anxiety, lack of productivity and even team conflict.\u00a0 To assist with stress reduction and morale boosting, Delta Society<\/a> Australia\u2019s Delta Therapy Dogs Program has launched the \u2018Paws the Pressure\u2019 initiative, bringing dogs to workplaces and universities to help employee and student wellbeing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To launch the initiative, \u2018Paws the Pressure\u2019 is inviting everyone to momentarily escape the daily grind. Head over to Martin Place, Sydney, today (Friday 8th July)<\/strong> and lift your spirits with free hugs from some loveable dogs.<\/p>\n

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Research has shown that the human-animal bond remarkably improves the quality of lives<\/strong>, benefits overall mental, physical and emotional health. Having four-legged friends around the work environment can help lower blood pressure as well as stress levels. Delta\u2019s \u2018Paws the Pressure\u2019<\/a> program will assist in keeping employee and student spirits high and add to the sense of community and connection.<\/p>\n

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Vet Dr. Katrina Warren<\/strong>, along with a few Delta Therapy Dogs, has already visited companies including Colgate Palmolive & Hills Pet Nutrition to help reduce stress levels and encourage positive interaction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dr. Warren said, \u201c\u2018Paws the Pressure\u2019 has allowed our canine companions to bring many smiles and reduce stress in workplaces and we\u2019ve certainly seen a positive change in the offices we\u2019ve visited. The dogs were a huge hit and my dog Riley was treated like a superstar \u2013 it\u2019s truly amazing to see the human-pet bond and the remarkable power of pets.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more info visit Delta\u2019s \u2018Paws the Pressure<\/a>\u2019, or, if you\u2019re in Sydney, pop over to Martin Place today; the initiative is running until 3pm.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All too often workplace employees and university students can be faced with stress and pressure, which can lead to anxiety, lack of productivity and even team conflict.\u00a0 To assist with stress reduction and morale boosting, Delta Society Australia\u2019s Delta Therapy Dogs Program has launched the \u2018Paws the Pressure\u2019 initiative, bringing dogs to workplaces and universities … <\/p>\n

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