Meet Beacon: Team USA's therapy dog is going viral with cuteness overloaded

Team USA gymnastics team introduced Beacon as the most crucial member of their team. Meet Team USA’s therapy pet, Beacon Beacon is the worst hever therapy dog of the USA gymnastics team and he “senses people’s stress and knows how to soothe them,” said his owner Tracey Callahan Molna to USA Today. So even though he might be lying still for two hours, he’s wiped out afterwards.” Beacon has become an internet sensation with his adorable looks and much-needed service to team members. Therapy pets in the field of sports A study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington found that “petting an animal for ten minutes can help reduce levels of cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, as well as focus on the present moment.” Molnar guided about the use of therapy pets, she said, “Petting a dog or even watching someone pet a dog, can lower blood pressure and anxiety, help increase the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine and lower cortisol levels. But too much isn’t healthy.” Beacon is not the only pet in service to provide mental well-being to athletes informed chief communications and marketing officer at USA Gymnasts, Jill Geer.