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WORKING DOGS
by Elliot Humphrey & Lucien Warner
The latest in the Dogwise Classic series! The first scientific study from early in the 20th century to attempt to understand how to breed dogs, primarily German Shepherds, of superior intelligence, disposition, and physique for use in a wide variety of working dog capacities. This effort began the process - which is still evolving today - of better understanding how to breed for both the physical and temperament characteristics desired. |
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ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY IN COUNSELING
by Cynthia Chandler
Explains the history and practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in the field of counseling. The author developed and directs the Center for Animal Assisted Therapy at the Univ. of North Texas. |
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ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY AND ACTIVITIES: STUDY, RESOURCE GUIDE, AND BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE USE OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN SELECTED THERAPIES, 9TH ED
by Phil Arkow
Guide to research and applied programs in animal assisted therapy and human-animal bond studies in the U.S. |
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CANINES IN THE CLASSROOM
by Michelle Rivera
Raising humane children through interactions with animals. Includes lesson plans, case histories, suggestions for using animals in school settings. |
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CLICKER TRAIN YOUR OWN ASSISTANCE DOG DVD/CD SET
by Barbara Handelman
These DVDs empower people with disabilities to train their own dogs basic skills like targeting as well as more advanced skills such as retrieving, scent discrimination, and assisting with tasks of daily living. Clear instructions on the training of various skills are relevant to animal assisted therapy handlers as well as assistance dog handlers. The series is invaluable for people with disabilities seeking to train their pet dog or an assistance dog, and is equally important for the professional pet dog trainer who would like to more effectively work with clients with disabilities. |
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GUIDE TO ASSISTANCE DOG LAWS, 1ST EDITION
by Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
*Revised and updated! For individuals with disabilities partnered with Assistance Dogs and the trainers of Assistance Dogs. An international legal access guide for the USA, Australia, Canada (all provinces), Japan, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. |
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HANDBOOK ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY, 2ND EDITION
by Aubrey Fine, ed.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which animals can be used to assist therapists. Contributors represent the top people in the field from hospital settings, vet hospitals, animal training centers, and therapists in practice. |
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HELLO, GOODBYE, I LOVE YOU - THE STORY OF ALOHA, A GUIDE DOG FOR THE BLIND
by Pamela Mueller
Tells the love journey and relationship between the guide dog raiser, a sight-impaired person and the dog, a yellow Labrador Retriever, Aloha. |
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KIDS & ANIMALS: A HEALING PARTNERSHIP DVD
by Kindred Souls
A remarkable DVD that takes you on an emotional journey as you explore the healing bonds formed between children and animals. Award Winning Documentary, Family Approved. |
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LEND ME AN EAR: TEMPERAMENT, SELECTION AND TRAINING OF THE HEARING EAR DOG
by Martha Hoffman
An exciting new book on a fascinating subject! Includes Hearing Dog Basics, Behind the Hearing Dog Temperament, Testing Potential Hearing Dogs, and Training Basics. |
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NOSE TO NOSE
by Barry Schieber
A memoir about healing. Recovering from emergency surgery in a foreign country, Barry Schieber finds himself buying a puppy to bring back to Montana. Sensing something therapeutic about Moritz, Barry comes upon a way to share this quality with others. |
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PARTNERS IN INDEPENDENCE: A SUCCESS STORY OF DOGS AND THE DISABLED
by Ed & Toni Eames
Provides an unique view of blind, deaf and physically disabled persons and the remarkable dogs that make it possible them to more fully participate in the world around them. |
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PENNY'S FROM HEAVEN - STORIES OF HEALING
by Patsy Swendson
Stories of Penny, a Golden Retriever who is a certified therapy dog. Illustrated with lovely drawings by Aundrea Hernandez. |
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PET PARTNERS HOME COURSE MANUAL
by Delta Society
Volunteer training and animal screening manual for people involved in animal assisted activities. Manual includes articles, resources, bibliography. |
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PETS IN THERAPY
by Margaret Abdill & Denise Juppe'
Setting up a pet therapy program, selecting pets, in-house pets or visitors, training pets, care of in-house pets, plus programs that have worked, case histories and more! |
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SMOKE ALARM TRAINING FOR YOUR DOG
by Anders Hallgren
Simple step-by-step program and illustrative pictures show how dog owners can have a smoke alarm trained dog in just a few weeks. |
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SOUL FRIENDS: FINDING HEALING WITH ANIMALS
by Kate Nicoll
Through personal narratives, the author explores the healing elements of animal assisted interventions for children and survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma. |
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STARTING A VISITING ANIMAL GROUP
by Ann Howie
Written for the volunteer who wishes to start an animal-assisted therapy program, From the volunteer's perspective, simple and straightforward - enough, but not too much detail. |
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TAKE A BOW...WOW/BOW WOW TAKE 2 DVD
by Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman
Two videos now combined into one new DVD! Both parts contain a collection of fun and functional dog tricks, many suitable for assistance dog training, and taught using clickers! |
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TEAMWORK FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DVD
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
*Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best CD/DVD of 2003! This DVD will show you how to teach your dog basic obedience commands, offering various techniques and methods that will work for people who are ambulatory, people who use canes, crutches, or walkers, people in manual wheelchairs and people who use power chairs. |
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TEAMWORK II: DOG TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES) DVD
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Demonstrates how to teach a dog service exercises such as retrieving dropped objects, pulling a wheelchair, etc. to assist a person with a disability. |
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TEAMWORK II: DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES)
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Provides examples of how certain service exercises were taught by people with various disabilities. Intended to give general ideas, stimulate your own creative processes and illustrate some of the difficulties you may encounter. |
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TEAMWORK: A DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training! |
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THERAPY DOGS TODAY - THEIR GIFTS, OUR OBLIGATION
by Kris Butler
2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Nominee! Highlights many of the new and creative ways people include dogs in clinical, educational, and crisis response settings. Offers new perspectives regarding the roles and responsibilities of handlers, trainers, and facility staff; and it re-examines the processes through which visiting dog and handler teams are validated. |
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THERAPY DOGS: COMPASSIONATE MODALITIES BOOK & DVD
by Kris Butler
An introduction to the important roles of dogs, handlers, staff, and trainers associated with every animal-enhanced intervention. The book provides key points from the video, also contains information relating to issues that are not addressed, or only cursorily addressed, in the DVD. |
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THERAPY DOGS: TRAINING YOUR DOG TO REACH OTHERS
by Kathy Diamond Davis
Dogs can reach out to the elderly, disabled and children as therapy dogs. Everything you need to train your dog to work in a care-giving facility, plus a complete course outline for teaching therapy dog classes! |
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WANTED! ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS, REVISED 2ND EDITION
by Mary Burch
Get involved in Animal Assisted Therapy with any kind of pet. Learn where you can volunteer and how to work with people of differing abilities. Inspiring case histories. |
