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The researchers presented their results in the 18 annual conference of the International Society and the first Conference on Human and Animal Interaction, which take place in Kansas City. "Evidence suggests that the so-called. Animal-assisted therapy may be beneficial to the psychological and emotional, and health of the patient." Our studies provide further evidence to confirm these benefits and provide a basis for wider application patients return to health "- said one of the authors work Julia Havey of Loyola University Health System (LUHS). Over a decade ago, Havey, together with his colleague Dr. Frances Vlasses began to volunteer to breed and train dogs as auxiliaries for the physically disabled and mentally. These are people with such disorders as spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, autism or Down syndrome. Dogs are the patients delivered for free via the Foundation Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), which trains them to be four types of helpers. One of them is the dog who assist the patient in physical tasks and ensuring the independence of his society. Some pets are trained so as to assist health professionals in education, visiting the sick or caring for them. Another group of dogs trained to work with patients - adults or children - from physical or mental disability. Dogs are also trained in perception of sound - such as the doorbell, alarm or fire alarm - to warn and inform his companion. Each dog is on duty around 8 years old. After this period, pet passes almost at retirement and goes to another owner.