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A couple and their service dog asked to leave a Knoxville mall
Today in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story by covered WBIR, “A couple and their service dog...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 7, 20182 min read
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June 7th is National Cancer Survivor Day
HABRI RESEARCH #WhatsHappeningWednesday Every Wednesday Assistance Animals Consulting will share research happening related to working...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Jun 6, 20181 min read
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Service Dog Delivers Airport Puppies…
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/service-dog-welcomes-litter-of-puppies-while-waiting-to-board-flight-at-tampa-international...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 31, 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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Service Dogs in a business: Rights and responsibilities of service dog handlers
Rights and responsibilities of service dog handlers In my work as a veterinarian, I’ve come across stories on how businesses are having...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 10, 20183 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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Definition of a Therapy Animal
What is a therapy animal? Who can use them? Assistance Animals Consulting is your resource to provide education, understanding and...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 3, 20181 min read
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Definition of an Emotional Support Animal
What is an Emotional Support Animal? Assistance Animals Consulting is your resource to provide education and understanding of the...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
May 1, 20181 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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Definition of a Service Dog
What is the difference between a service dog and an emotional support dog? The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service dog...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 27, 20182 min read
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Definition of an Assistance Animal
What is an Assistance Animal? Assistance Animals Consulting is your resource to provide education and understanding of the different...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 23, 20182 min read
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Animal Welfare for therapy animals in educational settings
The use of service dogs for school aged children is on the rise. Using therapy animal teams within schools is also increasing. As...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 19, 20181 min read
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A working animal’s health and wellness is vital
A working animal must remain healthy and well to effectively assist its owner. A preventative care program designed by a veterinarian is...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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Temperament testing is a critical step when prescribing an assistance animal
Every working animal must have suitable temperament and behavior for public access. As a prescribing physician of a working animal, it is...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 9, 20181 min read
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Assistance Animal training is top safety priority
Safety is a top priority for assistance animals and their handlers. Dogs with improper training are a safety risk and liability to the...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 9, 20182 min read
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Do you prescribe assistance animals for your patients?
Every patient has unique needs. As the prescribing physician, you carefully assess and evaluate your patient to determine if they will...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Apr 5, 20183 min read
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The Airline Industry is Cracking Down on Passenger’s Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals
The airlines industry has cracked down on passenger’s emotional support animals, as they should! As a veterinarian, and owner of...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Mar 6, 20183 min read
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Prescribing an assistance animal is a multidisciplinary collaboration
Healthcare is becoming an increasingly diverse field where many disciplines interact to provide care As medical professionals, you have...
Rhesa Houston, DVM
Feb 21, 20182 min read
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