Sleeping With Your Pet?

Sleeping With Your Pet?

Afraid to admit that you sleep with your pet? We have some good news. It may be therapeutic! Here's how to find out more...... Dr. Mary Rose, Clinical Psychologist, Sleep Specialist, and Director of Psycho-Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine Breast Center is offering two seminars on "Pets and Sleep" at Rover Oaks Pet Resort. The seminars will focus on: the pros and cons of sleeping with pets; how companion animals may facilitate human sleep and overall well-being; the role that dogs can play in treating human sleep disorders including sleep walking and pediatric nightmares; and how humans might negotiate the sleep environment with their pets. Dr. Rose has been involved in the sleep field for over 20 years. In addition to Baylor College of Medicine, she holds academic appointments with the Sleep Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the VAMC Sleep Disorders Clinic. The "Pets and Sleep" seminar will be offered at Rover Oaks Katy on Saturday, July 17 from noon to 1:00 p.m., and at Rover Oaks Houston on Thursday, July 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The fee for each seminar is a $25 donation to Schnauzer Rescue of Houston or to Poodle Rescue of Houston. Space is limited, so reservations are required! To register, send an email to steve@roveroaks.com and make sure you identify which seminar you would like to attend (July 17 at Rover Oaks Katy or July 22 at Rover Oaks Houston). Also include the names of any other individuals who would like to come with you. Please note that we will not have space at these seminars for your pet compansions.