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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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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?
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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.
Rhesa Houston, DVM
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?
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Sep 3, 20193 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...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Mar 18, 20191 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...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Feb 19, 20194 min read
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Distinguishing a service animal from a pet
Stamford restaurant owners cite difficulty distinguishing service animals from pets The Stamford Advocate, a local newspaper in Stamford,...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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Be not afraid of going slowly...
#MakeItHappenMonday “Be not afraid of going slowly. Be only afraid of standing still.” ~Chinese Proverb Assistance Animals Consulting was...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 25, 20181 min read
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The effects of animals on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
It's another #WhatsHappeningWednesday! Assistance Animals Consulting is sharing research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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Recap of the National Self Advocacy Conference
This weekend I had the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor representing Assistance Animals Consulting, at the National Self...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 11, 20182 min read
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Recap: Knowledge Gained through Assistance Animals Consulting Partnership
In my work as a veterinarian, I understand the importance and need to partner with businesses that have customers using service dogs....
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 29, 20181 min read
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What to do when a service dog is disruptive
In my work as a veterinarian, I’ve come across stories on how businesses are having more customers with service dogs. As a business...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 17, 20181 min read
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A review of disruptive behaviors of service dogs
In my work as a veterinarian, I’ve come across stories on how businesses are having more customers with service dogs. As a business...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 15, 20181 min read
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Customers with Service Dogs: Rights and responsibilities of a business owner
Rights and responsibilities of a business owner In my work as a veterinarian, I’ve come across stories on how businesses are having more...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 8, 20183 min read
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Celebrate Therapy Animal Day
The older I get the more I’m reminded of the importance of surrounding myself with positive people. This journey of life has led me to...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 30, 20182 min read
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