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Do Therapy Animals Enjoy Their Work?

Do Therapy Animals Enjoy Their Work?

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Jun 1, 2023 | Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Animal welfare, Human-animal interventions, Human-animal bond, Animal Behavior

Animals Are So Easily Misunderstood… the Importance of Empathic Understanding

Animals Are So Easily Misunderstood… the Importance of Empathic Understanding

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Mar 31, 2023 | Animal Behavior, Animal welfare, Human-animal bond

**WINNER in the 2023 Dog Writers Association of America writing competition in the special award category, The Manette Begin-Loudon Memorial Award. **   Last week Jake was trying his acrobatics to climb up on to the top of a large set of wire crates that our cats...
Control, Compassion, and Choices Part 2

Control, Compassion, and Choices Part 2

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Feb 13, 2023 | Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Animal welfare, Animal Behavior, Animal training

Control, Compassion, and Choices Part I

Control, Compassion, and Choices Part I

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Feb 13, 2023 | Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Animal welfare, Animal training

A Psychologist’s View of Crossover Training: Personal & Professional Reflections

A Psychologist’s View of Crossover Training: Personal & Professional Reflections

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Feb 13, 2023 | Animal training, Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Animal welfare, Animal Behavior, Articles

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