Informed by research and grounded in critical discussions of theory and practice Optimizing Therapy Dog-Handler Team Welfare challenges readers to explore the complexities inherent in and arising from practices that optimize welfare for therapy dog-handler teams. Each chapter begins with a case study that elucidates the complexities of canine-assisted interventions and invites readers to consider welfare from multiple perspectives. This book positions welfare as a factor impacting both the therapy dog and the handler considering the dog handler as a cohesive team. Researchers educators and practitioners from across disciplines will find this book both scientifically savvy and practical. |Optimizing Therapy Dog-Handler Team Welfare A Guide for Researchers and Practitioners | Mental Health
