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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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
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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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 17, 20182 min read
Vet to Vet
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to provide veterinary care to working animals...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 9, 20181 min read
Be the change...
Be the change you wish to see in the world…. ~Gandhi #MakeItHappenMonday At Assistance Animals Consulting we love this quote from Gandhi....
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 27, 20183 min read
Delta updates comfort-animal policy to one per passenger - and no pit bulls
Today in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by USA Today, Delta updates comfort-animal...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 26, 20182 min read
Collaborating to support individuals using PTSD service dogs
#LetsTalkTuesday PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder), is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 21, 20182 min read
Viral social media post sparks important PSA about service animals
Today in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by the Today Show on NBC News, Viral...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 20, 20181 min read
June- Adopt a Cat Month, June 21 is take your cat to work day
HABRI RESEARCH The Pet Effect - Prescription Cat June is national Adopt a Cat month and June 21st in take your cat to work day! In...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 14, 20183 min read
Therapy Animal Strike
Today in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by Cambridge New in the United Kingdom,...
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Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 12, 20182 min read
5 Pathways of Collaboration
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand the many health benefits of having a working animal. I also understand the importance and...
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