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Animal-Assisted Support with dogs
  • Animal-Assisted Support with dogs

    Animal-Assisted Support with dogs

    Transforming Lives with Animal-Assisted Support Programs: A Dog Handler's Guide! 

     

    ‼️This book is included in the Online startup course - therapy dog, school dog and visiting doghandlers ‼️

     

    For environmental reasons, the book is only available online.

     

    Description: This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to work with therapy dogs, school dogs, or visiting dogs. Written by experienced professionals in the field, it provides a thorough introduction to animal-assisted interventions.

     

    Main Content:

    • Basic Knowledge: Start your journey by understanding the fundamental principles and methods of animal-assisted support.
    • Communication: Learn how to effectively communicate with your dog, both verbally and non-verbally.
    • Stress Management: Understand how stress affects dogs and methods for identifying and reducing stress.
    • Human-Dog Relationship: Understand the important bond between humans and dogs, and how this can be utilized in animal-assisted services.
    • Learning Theory: Gain insights into learning theories essential for training dogs.
    • Training the Dog: Practical techniques for training your dog to become a service dog.
    • Animal Welfare: Ensure the dog's welfare throughout the animal-assisted support process.
    • Health and Risk Management: Learn about prevention, identification of health issues, and risk management.
    • Ethics: Understand the ethical principles to be followed in animal-assisted support.
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    Full table of contents can be seen in the product images.

     

    Extra Material: The book also includes bonus material for those considering getting a dog for animal-assisted support, as well as tips for puppy preparations.

    This revised edition, developed in collaboration with various specialists, is an updated version of "Animal-Assisted Activities with Dogs: Guidelines for Basic Requirements and Knowledge," originally published in 2016.

     

    What's new? Significant updates: Our latest edition contains comprehensive revisions reflecting the ever-changing landscape of animal-assisted interventions. New definitions: Exploring newly defined concepts and terminology to improve clarity and precision within the field.

     

    Authors: Magdalena Nawarecka-Piątek and Magdalena Warońska from Stowarzyszenie Zwierzęta Ludziom, an organization that offers training and conducts animal-assisted services in Poland.

    Mari-Louise Asp, Dr. Christine Olsen, and Line Sandstedt from ICofA Community.

     

    Target Audience: This book is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of animal-assisted support with dogs. It is also part of the curriculum for the basic course for therapy dogs, school dogs, or visiting dogs.

     

    Contact: For more information, contact post@icofa.community.com

     

    Buy the book today and start your journey with animal-assisted support!

     

      €35.00Price
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