Tail Waggin' Wednesdays Spring 2015: Home

We will be stationed in the Northeast corner of the 2nd Floor in the Central Library.

UT Arlington Library sponsors outreach and support programs for students, such as the opportunity to spend time with registered therapy dogs. These programs allow students to interact with registered therapy dogs as a means of reducing the stress and anxiety students often feel throughout the academic year. Studies have proved that petting a friendly dog reliably lowers blood pressure and stress-related hormones in the blood, slows the heart rate, regularizes breathing, and releases tension from muscles. These effects can be achieved after only 5 to 24 minutes of interaction with a cheerful pup. Students (and faculty/staff) who need a study/work break filled with unconditional love are encouraged and invited to stop by the second floor of the Central Library throughout the spring and fall semester (see schedule above). The UT Arlington Library is proud to partner with Paws With Partners registered therapy dog volunteer group for this program. (Health-related information source: "The Health and Psychological Benefits of Bonding with a Pet Dog," Psychology Today.)