Paws & Breathe

What is Paws & Breathe®? Around the world, humans are experiencing and acknowledging high levels of stress. Unmanaged, stress can have short and long-term physiological and psychological effects. Diaphragmatic breathing and animal assisted interventions (AAI) each reduce stress. Paws & Breathe® combines both for a unique approach to stress identification and management. Participants learn diaphragmatic breathing and then practice what they have learned with a trained therapy dog and we’ll teach you to do this with your own canine partner. Our research shows a significant reduction in stress following a session.

If you and/or your dog need a way of reducing stress, ask about individual or group sessions to learn this life changing skill from a certified professional.  

Developed by Dr. Joanne K. Singleton & Pawfessor Spirit (ECAD Alum) Pace University, College of Health Professions Founder of Canines Assisting in Health, and of, Paws & Breathe®