Helpful Links
Websites related to therapy dog visits and the benefits they provide:
Websites related to therapy dog testing and registration and the Association of Pet Dog
Trainers "C.L.A.S.S." (canine life and social skills) training and testing program:
Recommended books about therapy dogs, dog behavior, and communication:
Outfit your dog with a therapy dog vest:
Websites related to therapy dog visits and the benefits they provide:
- "Theraputic Dogs Good for Heart Patients"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10051979/
- "A History of Pet Therapy and The Value of Animal Companionship"
http://www.starlifeservices.com/resourcedevpettherapy.htm
Websites related to therapy dog testing and registration and the Association of Pet Dog
Trainers "C.L.A.S.S." (canine life and social skills) training and testing program:
- Therapy Dogs, Incorporated www.therapydogs.com
- APDT C.L.A.S.S. training and testing program www.mydoghasclass.com
Recommended books about therapy dogs, dog behavior, and communication:
- Therapy Dogs Today, by Kris Butler. Funpuddle Publishing, 2004.
- For the Love of a Dog, by Patricia McConnell, Random House Publishing, 2005.
- The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell, Random House Publishing, 2002.
- How Dogs Think, by Stanley Coren, Simon & Schuster, Inc, 2004.
- How to Speak Dog, by Stanley Coren, Simon & Schuster, Inc, 2000.
- The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need, by Gerilyn Bielakiewicz, Adams Media,
2002.
Outfit your dog with a therapy dog vest:
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