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AAC Statement on Ending Institutional Racism and Systemic Oppression

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Jun 10, 20201 min read

AAC Statement on Ending Institutional Racism and Systemic Oppression

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May 1, 20204 min read

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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Apr 1, 20204 min read

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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Feb 28, 20203 min read

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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Nov 20, 20194 min read

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 6, 20193 min read

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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Oct 28, 20193 min read

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 17, 20193 min read

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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Sep 19, 20194 min read

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 3, 20193 min read

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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Mar 26, 20191 min read

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 18, 20191 min read

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 11, 20191 min read

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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Feb 26, 20194 min read

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 19, 20194 min read

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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Aug 7, 20183 min read

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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Jul 26, 20182 min read

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 25, 20181 min read

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 24, 20183 min read

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 23, 20181 min read

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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