When We Adopt a Dog: The Early Days
Adding a new dog to the family requires considerable thought and planning. It’s a big decision requiring a lifelong commitment. When the dog arrives, the first steps including helping the new family member feel comfortable in the environment, assisting other animals in the family to adjust, and getting to know the new dog as well as possible. This process must precede decisions about any work in which the dog might become involved. This brief article highlights the early process to navigate the early days and weeks.
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: TARA MOSER, Certified AAPT Instructor
This SPOTLIGHT series features information about our Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapy® Instructors. This one features Tara Moser. Don’t miss her information, interview, video, pictures, and slideshow of her training workshops!
Read MoreThe Distinctiveness of Animal Assisted Play Therapy®
This article explores the unique features that comprise Animal Assisted Play Therapy® as it was created and developed by Dr. Risë VanFleet (USA) and Tracie Faa-Thompson (UK). There are distinct differences with many other forms of Animal Assisted Intervention, and some of these distinctions are described here.
Read MoreFinding and Preparing a Dog for Canine Assisted Play Therapy®
Another frequently asked question about Animal Assisted Play Therapy® pertains to finding the right canine partner and preparing the dog for the work. Most common are questions about which breeds make the best therapy dogs. These are actually more complex questions than many people realize. This blogpost is designed to point readers toward some helpful resources that we have developed.
Read MoreGetting Started in Animal Assisted Play Therapy®
Read this to explore the field of Animal Assisted Play Therapy® and learn how to get into this exciting field!
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