It is believed that a cow’s warmer body temperature, slower heartbeat and large size can make hugging them a human stress reducer by elevating oxytocin, the hormone released in social bonding. Psychotherapy and cow hugging in a natural environment are interconnected. You won’t think of yesterday or tomorrow when hugging a cow.
Cow Cuddling is popular in many countries and the interest is growing in Canada. Hope enjoys her Cow Cuddling work. She responds to sign language, loves apples and will eat corn from a mug. She loves to be brushed and enjoys being surprised with treats.
If you wish to interact with Hope you must have a therapeutic relationship with Lori. An assistant will be in the pasture with us at all times, as a result planning is required and a late cancellation fee is required.
Grace will be present in most therapeutic appointments. Her mom is a pug and dad is a French Bull Dog. She identifies as a pug.
Mask created Cow Cuddling at Purposefully Unplugged, Mask is currently not available as she did not move to the new practice location. Hope is Mask’s calf and will continue Cow Cuddling at Purposefully Unplugged.
Through animal assisted therapy, you will learn that an animal can mirror your behaviour and responses. She did that for me that day. I was able to become more aware and personally responsible. I then spent a great deal of time working with her. I came to realize that she was responsive to my voice and to sign language. She loves to be brushed and petted and will accept treats. Kale and red apples are her favourites.
Her message to me to STOP, BREATHE, and REFOCUS, has become our message for you, if you wish to receive it and experience it at Purposefully Unplugged. If you are interested in interacting with Mask, please be aware that a therapeutic relationship with Lori is vital first. Screening required, and Mask works only by appointment.
