Other Reported Benefits
Improvements were
reported in:
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•"Self
- esteem".
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Internal focus of Control.
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Psychological Benefits.
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Community Integration.
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Increased levels of Social
Interaction.
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Increased levels of Employment.
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Increased levels of use of Public
Transportation.
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Lowered Blood Pressure.
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Moderation of Stress.
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Improved Motivation.
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Decreased Serum Cholesterol.
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Mitigation of the Effects of
Loneliness.
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All of these
are added benefits which a service animal/service dog
can provide in addition to performing the tasks which it
is trained to do.
