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AAC Statement on Ending Institutional Racism and Systemic Oppression
AAC Statement on Ending Institutional Racism and Systemic Oppression
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Jun 10, 20201 min read
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Here to Help: Navigating Animal-Assisted Therapy During COVID-19
Maintaining animal health and welfare is critical to our own health, the animal and the public — even during a pandemic.
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May 1, 20204 min read
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Assistance Animals Consulting Can Help When Prescribing Therapy Animals
Assistance Animals Consulting founder Dr. Rhesa Houston noticed a lack of connection between the veterinary and mental health fields.
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Apr 1, 20204 min read
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We Bridge the Gap: Department of Transportation Proposes Airlines Can Ban Emotional Support Animals
Whether airlines permit emotional support animals or not, this opens up a larger conversation on regulation.
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Feb 28, 20203 min read
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Important Factors to Consider for Assistance Animals in Airports and Flying on Airplanes
Animals on airplanes isn't as uncommon as you may think. Accommodating these assistance animals and handlers is important, even in airports.
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Nov 20, 20194 min read
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4 Ways to Protect Human and Animal Health in Animal-Assisted Health Care
As we see more assistance animals in public, it’s imperative these animals are healthy for the animal’s welfare and our own.
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Nov 6, 20193 min read
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Key Evaluations & Training Behaviors Needed When Adopting an Assistance Animal
Did you know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and that a dog enters a shelter every 10 seconds?
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Oct 28, 20193 min read
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3 Reasons You Need A Veterinarian in Animal-Assisted Intervention Programs
When your pet gets sick, the first person you contact is a veterinarian. Veterinarians should be involved in animal therapy, too.
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Oct 17, 20193 min read
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5 Considerations for Engaging with Service Animals in Public
Do you know how to support guests with service animals? We're bringing awareness to service dogs for National Service Dog Month.
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Sep 19, 20194 min read
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Assistance Animals Consulting supports new Alabama law advocating for service animals
Have you seen the new Alabama law prohibiting people from misrepresenting their pet as a service animal?
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Sep 3, 20193 min read
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Involve me and I learn
#MakeItHappenMonday As veterinarians, we educate as animal advocates because of the deficit of understanding of assistance animals; to...
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Mar 26, 20191 min read
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An Advocate for the Animals
#MakeItHappenMonday As veterinarians, our responsibility is to advocate on the behalf of animals. We advocate for the selection of the...
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Mar 18, 20191 min read
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Focus On The Results!
#MakeItHappenMonday One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results. -Milton...
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Mar 11, 20191 min read
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3 ways veterinarians advocate for dogs while training to be an assistance animal
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand the responsibilities of my profession is to advocate for animal health and welfare; and aid in...
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Feb 26, 20194 min read
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3 important reasons to partner with a veterinarian when selecting an assistance animal trainer
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to provide education and guidance to the...
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Feb 19, 20194 min read
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3 steps to improving outcomes of patients with assistance animals
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to collaborate with a multitude of individuals...
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Aug 7, 20183 min read
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Owners of emotional support animals find support, conflict
The Gainesville Sun, a local newspaper in Gainesville, Florida recently published an article titled “Owners of emotional support animals...
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Jul 26, 20182 min read
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Therapy dogs effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD
Study finds therapy dogs effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD #WhatsHappeningWednesday?! Assistance Animals Consulting is sharing an...
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Jul 25, 20181 min read
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Service Dog Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparations: Addressing the health and welfare of service dogs before the emergency In my work as a veterinarian, I understand...
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Jul 24, 20183 min read
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Try not to become a man of success...
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. ~Albert Einstein Assistance Animals Consulting, we are an...
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Jul 23, 20181 min read
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