Education and Resources
Interest in animal-assisted intervention (AAI) has greatly expanded in the past few years.
Here is a collection of articles and resources that we recommend to get you started.
Additional information is available on the Pet Partners website under the "Learn" tab.
Here is a collection of articles and resources that we recommend to get you started.
Additional information is available on the Pet Partners website under the "Learn" tab.
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Nashville Bar Journal July 2018 article (authored by MCPP Board Member and attorney Ellie Wetzel):
Can I Bring My Dog With Me: How to Prevent Assistance Animal Fraud Without Violating Disability Laws
(flip to page 6 or click on PDF below) with online companion article about therapy dogs in Tennessee courts (scroll to July 2018).
Ellie was also interviewed for a Pet Partners Take the Lead blog post.
Can I Bring My Dog With Me: How to Prevent Assistance Animal Fraud Without Violating Disability Laws
(flip to page 6 or click on PDF below) with online companion article about therapy dogs in Tennessee courts (scroll to July 2018).
Ellie was also interviewed for a Pet Partners Take the Lead blog post.
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Child Health and Development: How the Human-Animal Bond Can Help
Research strongly indicates that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) benefit from interaction with animals.
Learn more about the benefits of animal-assisted intervention (AAI) for children with ASD by clicking the linked heading above.
Research strongly indicates that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) benefit from interaction with animals.
Learn more about the benefits of animal-assisted intervention (AAI) for children with ASD by clicking the linked heading above.
Effect of Canine Play Interventions as a Stress Reduction Strategy in College Students
Citation: Delgado, C., Toukonen, M., & Wheeler, C. (2017). Effect of canine play interventions as a stress reduction strategy in college students. Nurse Educator, Advance online publication.
Citation: Delgado, C., Toukonen, M., & Wheeler, C. (2017). Effect of canine play interventions as a stress reduction strategy in college students. Nurse Educator, Advance online publication.
Therapy Animals,
Service/ Assistance Anmals, and Emotional Support Animals
What's the Difference?
What distinguishes therapy animals from assistance and emotional support animals? This chart summarizes each category.
Note that as of 2021, ESAs can no longer fly in-cabin at no charge and are subject to airline pet policies.
Note that as of 2021, ESAs can no longer fly in-cabin at no charge and are subject to airline pet policies.
