Paws and Breathe

About the Class

If dogs bring you joy, then Paws & Breathe is a perfect respite for your lunch break.  Melissa and her therapy dog *Jovie, a 2-year-old *Cavapoo, will work through gentle movement complete with wet noses, soft furry snuggles, pitter patter of little paws, smiles and laughs.  Researchers have found a direct connection between interacting with animals and enjoying positive health benefits. Holding or petting an animal for 20 minutes has shown to reduce blood pressure, increase dopamine levels or “happy hormones,” a mirror of the practice yoga.  *Jovie is hypoallergenic and does not shed. She received therapy training from Lara’s Canine Solutions here in New Braunfels. She wears a training collar in class, so Melissa can direct her when necessary. She is intuitive and people focused.   *Cavapoo is a Doodle breed, a 50/50 mix of King Charles Cavalier and miniature poodle.