The swimmers requested therapy dogs to minimize their anxiety at the Olympic Trials.
USA Swimming athletes had one special request for the Olympic Trials: dogs. As many pups as possible.
“Just seeing the dogs in here laying down, they have no idea what’s going on. They’re just here to be with people, and it’s awesome,” said Carson Foster, a competitive swimmer whoAt major sporting events, tensions tend to run high. Therapy animals canthat being in the presence of dogs reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and eases depression.
“I can’t imagine a more perfect event to cap off his career,” said Megan Montague, Izzo’s handler and a volunteer with Paws & Think. “It’s been very rewarding for him.”honorary member of their Olympic team“Izzo is a loveable floof,” said Nikki Warner, director of communications for USA Swimming. “It just seemed like the right move to make him an honorary member of our team.”“My husband and I are still processing it,” said Montague. “He’s been a once-in-a-lifetime dog.
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