Health Benefits and Animal-Assisted Therapy Vocabulary

human–animal interaction

• the ways humans and animals spend time together, helping each other

• the study of animal behavior in the wild

• the impact of urbanization on wildlife

• the relationship between different animal species

pet

• an animal kept for fun and companionship

• a wild animal found in forests

• a type of plant that grows in gardens

• a machine used for entertainment

therapy pets

• pets that provide comfort and affection to help people feel better

• pets that are trained to perform tricks and entertain people

• pets that are used for security and protection

• pets that are bred for specific physical traits

service-therapy animals

• animals trained to help people with disabilities and provide comfort

• animals that assist in search and rescue operations

• animals used for entertainment purposes

• animals that are kept as pets for companionship

pet therapy

• using pets to reduce stress and improve mood

• training pets for competitive sports

• using pets for security purposes

• grooming pets for shows

animal-assisted therapy

• using animals to help people feel better and improve health

• a method of training animals for competitive sports

• a type of therapy that involves only human interaction

• a treatment that uses technology to assist in recovery