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Exploring Assistance Dog Welfare

This Australian paper discusses some of the regulatory, training, and access issues that can affect the welfare of assistance dogs — and in many cases, the welfare of their caretakers. READ MORE

Measuring Stress In Canine-Assisted Interventions

Canine-assisted interventions are designed to be stress-relieving experiences. But is this true for dogs too? READ MORE

Spotlighting BIPOC-Companion Animal Relationships

People of all races have similar relationships with their companion animals. So why has previous research largely focused on the experiences of white animal guardians? READ MORE

Reframing Our Relationship With Service Dogs

There is currently a huge demand for trained service dogs. This article explores how society views service dogs and how their rights can be safeguarded. READ MORE

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

Therapy dogs play an important role in improving the lives of many people, yet few studies explore the welfare of the dogs. This survey of handlers explored the dimensions of [...] READ MORE

Building Bridges Between Critical Disability And Animal...

The fields of critical disability studies and critical animal studies will both benefit from recognizing how their movements interact and can build upon each other. READ MORE

Prioritizing The Welfare Of Service & Support Anim...

In this blog, we review a range of research related to service and support animals, and discuss how best to advocate for their welfare while supporting the people who need [...] READ MORE

The Increasingly Uncertain Origins Of Service Dogs

Psychiatric service dogs are growing in popularity, but they often come from unaccredited training facilities, raising concerns about their welfare. READ MORE

Dogs On The Couch: Welfare Considerations For Animal-As...

Dogs now work in a variety of therapeutic settings. However, no standards exist to protect their welfare in this context. READ MORE

Exploring Assistance Dog Welfare

Measuring Stress In Canine-Assisted Interventions

Reframing Our Relationship With Service Dogs

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

Prioritizing The Welfare Of Service & Support Anim...

The Increasingly Uncertain Origins Of Service Dogs

Dogs On The Couch: Welfare Considerations For Animal-As...

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Exploring Assistance Dog Welfare

Measuring Stress In Canine-Assisted Interventions

Spotlighting BIPOC-Companion Animal Relationships

Reframing Our Relationship With Service Dogs

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

Building Bridges Between Critical Disability And Animal...

Prioritizing The Welfare Of Service & Support Anim...

The Increasingly Uncertain Origins Of Service Dogs

Dogs On The Couch: Welfare Considerations For Animal-As...

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