Full Description
Informed by research and grounded in critical discussions of theory and practice, Optimizing Therapy Dog-Handler Team Welfare challenges readers to explore the complexities inherent in, and arising from, practices that optimize welfare for therapy dog-handler teams.
Each chapter begins with a case study that elucidates the complexities of canine-assisted interventions and invites readers to consider welfare from multiple perspectives. This book positions welfare as a factor impacting both the therapy dog and the handler, considering the dog handler as a cohesive team.
Researchers, educators, and practitioners from across disciplines will find this book both scientifically savvy and practical.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. History of Canine-Assisted Interventions 3. Defining Therapy Dog-Handler Welfare and Understanding Its Role in Research and Programming 4. Determining Dog-Handler Team Suitability for Canine-Assisted Interventions 5. Factors Enhancing and Compromising Welfare 6. Safeguarding Welfare Across Varied Contexts and Clients 7. Policies, Practices, and Within-Session Considerations 8. Conclusion
