"So many people find animals as a calming essence," said Emily Klueh, manager of mental health and emotional wellness for USA Swimming. "That's what athletes are looking for ... In high energy environments like this, we have to have environments where they can get away from the hype, they can calm their nervous systems down."
"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 who made the Olympic team. "It's one of the highlights of showing up to the pool every day."
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