Doctors Use Their Dogs to Help Patients Discussions

Most dogs owners know either explicitly or implicitly the psychological benefits of dogs, but its good to see it validated by the medical field in this article from the Wall Street Journal.

The Doctors Dog Will See You Now Therapists Use Canine Assistants to Comfort, Cheer Patients; Duke Senses an Anxiety Disorder By MELINDA BECK

Walk into psychiatrist Drew Ramseys office in Manhattan and youll likely be greeted by Gus, a four-year-old shih tzu. After escorting you through the waiting room, he may hop onto the ottoman and go to sleep or sit beside you on the couch.

Therapists use canine assistants to comfort and cheer up their patients. WSJs Christina Tsuei sees how psychiatrist Drew Ramsey teams up with his four-year-old shih tzu Gus.

Some patients pat Gus while they talk to Dr....