Mindful Petting

Mindful petting can be helpful for grounding us. This video will show an example of how it can be done. The basics of mindful petting involve focusing on our senses of touch, vision, and perhaps hearing and smell. This exercise is helpful for both us humans and our pets in de-stressing by boosting oxytocin, the 'love hormone,' and helping us stay present. It also aids in caring for our pets by allowing us to detect things like lumps or matted fur.