My Therapists Dog

Author : Diana Wells
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1565123719
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Therapist's Dog written by Diana Wells and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid, funny and moving book that delves into humans' relationship with canines throughout history while at the same time telling a true story of how one dog brought two women--a patient and her therapist--together.

Author : Diana Wells
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1565127897
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Therapist's Dog written by Diana Wells and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2004-01-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diana Wells's intriguing exploration into the rewards of relationships--both the canine and human varieties--begins when she reluctantly starts seeing a psychologist, Beth, during a difficult time in her life. With no insurance to pay for counseling, a barter is arranged in which the client becomes part-time caretaker to the therapist's dog, Luggs, a sweet, clumsy black Labrador retriever. As Wells examines her past--her peripatetic childhood, her eccentric family, her grief over the deaths of loved ones--Luggs provides a bridge between therapist and patient. Dog lover by nature, historian by trade, Wells finds herself curious about the connections that dogs and humans have shared for centuries--and what these bonds tell us about our own psyches. Wells observes that training a dog has much in common with the therapeutic techniques her psychologist employs. Looking into recent experiments that have proved dogs better at interpreting human behavior than chimps or wolves, Wells explores the subtleties of her own relationship with dogs. Increasingly she finds herself agreeing with Diogenes, the original Greek cynic (the word cynic comes from the greek kuon, meaning "dog"), who said that unless we think like dogs, happiness will elude us. Wells analyzes what we name our dogs, how we breed them, how we've explored the wilderness with them, the kinds of literature we write about them, why we love them, and, most important, what we can learn from them. When an unexpected illness befalls Beth, Luggs comforts the two women, and his devotion helps Wells come to accept that relationships--despite the possibility of hurt and pain--are what life is all about.

Author : Julia Robertson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1840766093
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog written by Julia Robertson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in canine massage and physical therapy has grown as greater emphasis is placed on the general fitness and agility of dogs, as pets and as sporting animals.In this book the authors are concerned with the prevention, management and treatment of movement and allied disorders. It encompasses detailed assessments, treatment programmes that invo

Author : Aubrey H. Fine
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781557534705
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Afternoons with Puppy written by Aubrey H. Fine and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afternoons with Puppy is a heartwarming account of dynamic relationships and outcomes involving a therapist, his therapy animals, and his patients over the course of almost two decades. Afternoons with Puppy is a narrative of Dr. Fine's experiences and the growing respect for the power of the animals effect on his patients and himself. This book documents some of the magnificent discoveries that Dr. Fine has witnessed and made over the past few decades working with these animals, and showing how the reader can apply these observations and discoveries to their lives. The authors illustrate the deeper and more fundamental elements of life found in our bonds with animals. more at ease but still reserved. As we sit and talk, Hart [therapy dog] sits close to her chair. At one point in our session, Sarah's reserve finally crumbles. Pushing up her left sleeve, she shows me her scars. As she lowers her arm, Sarah notices that Hart's eyes are fixed on that arm. At that moment, Hart lifts her gaze from the arm and connects with Sarah's eyes. Hart then looks over at me. With an expression on her face that I can only call puzzled, Hart looks back at Sarah, and then Hart lowers her head and begins to lick the scars. Sarah is startled for a moment but then sits quietly as Hart continues to lick the wounds. Finally, she bends over hart and holds her close.

Author : Kathy Diamond Davis
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617811181
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Therapy Dogs written by Kathy Diamond Davis and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a new and meaningful way to work with your dog? Do you want to improve the lives of those who would benefit from visits with a volunteer canine "therapist"? Then think about becoming a Therapy Dog team. The 2nd edition gives you all the information you need to select, socialize and train your dog for this important and rewarding work. Learn about certification, liability, and getting started. Includes a complete course outline for teaching therapy dog classes!

Author : Paticia H. Wheeler PhD
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1477264752
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Successful Tails written by Paticia H. Wheeler PhD and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10-08 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful Tails is a heartwarming collection of stories and photos of therapy dogs at work. The testimonials and stories run the gamut of emotions. Some will make you laugh or smile, while other will bring tears to your eyes. This book isn't just for people who want to become therapy dog handlers or staff at sites and programs that would like to have therapy dogs for those they serve, though both of these groups will find it useful. This book is for everyone.

Author : Barbara Maria Vokatis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Unruly to Therapy Dog written by Barbara Maria Vokatis and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you wonder how your dog can become a therapy dog, this is a great place to start. This book details our journey to becoming a therapy dog team from unruly behavior to training that ultimately led to passing a therapy dog test and to spreading joy and love in facilities accepting therapy dogs. It is also about perseverance and discovering something new and amazing about your dog, yourself, your bond with your dog, and what type of impact pet therapy has on others.

Author : Steven Wincor
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1524566160
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya, My Journey from Show Dog to Therapy Dog written by Steven Wincor and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Mayas journey from being a show dog in Texas to her new life in California. She evolves into an experienced therapy dog who travels around the San Francisco Bay area, beyond visiting retirement homes, schools, rehab centers and many other places. Maya is joined by her brother, Aiden, on the therapy visits where they spread their love and caring to everyone. Together, Maya and Aiden have over four hundred fifty visits and have seen thousands of people. The story, told by Maya, tells children of her life experiences and travels. The book is a second-grade level book.

Author : Kathy Diamond Davis
Publisher : Howell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780876057766
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Therapy Dogs written by Kathy Diamond Davis and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide for dog owners outlines methods for training and conditioning dogs to interact with the elderly, the handicapped, and the mentally disadvantaged

Author : Cynthia K. Chandler
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136833986
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling written by Cynthia K. Chandler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available dedicated to training mental health practitioners in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). It explains the history and practice of AAT in counseling, discusses the latest empirical research, and provides an in-depth explanation of the psychodynamics of AAT within various theoretical frameworks. Readers will learn the proper way to select, train, and evaluate an animal for therapy. The use of a number of different therapy animals is considered, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, farm animals, rabbits and other small animals, and dolphins. Guidelines for implementing AAT in settings such as private practices, community agencies, schools, hospices, and prisons are covered, as well as ethical and legal considerations, risk management, diversity issues, and crisis and disaster response applications. Numerous case examples illustrate the use of AAT principles with clients, and forms, client handouts, and other resources provide valuable tools. This unique resource is an indispensable guide for any counselor looking to develop and implement AAT techniques in his or her practice.