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🧪 Therapy Animal Therapy

Interactive animal-assisted therapy simulator: choose an interaction mode and proximity for a therapy dog session and watch a patient's heart rate, cortisol and oxytocin respond in real time, modelled on published human-animal interaction physiology.

Animals & Their World2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted

This simulation models the physiology behind animal-assisted therapy: a seated patient and a 3D therapy dog whose proximity and interaction mode drive a real first-order relaxation model of heart rate, cortisol and oxytocin. Choose calm presence, active petting or play, bring the dog closer or farther away, and watch the patient's stress markers respond exactly as published human-animal interaction studies describe — fast heart-rate change from vagal reflex, slower hormonal shifts from oxytocin release and HPA-axis cortisol clearance.

⚙ Under the hood

This simulation demonstrates the principles of animal-assisted therapy, showcasing how interactions with animals can positively impact human well-being. It explores the therapeutic benefits associated with emotional support and companionship provided by trained animals.

ArtTherapyCreative

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install