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Service and Therapy Dogs
1. PLAY THERAPY WITH KIDS & CANINES - BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
by Risë VanFleet
Item: DTH209
Dr. VanFleet goes through the entire process of obtaining a dog for therapeutic uses, and all the ways in which that dog can be beneficial to the child. Her section on canine cotherapists in nondirective and directive play therapy is especially helpful for other play therapists seeking to incorporate dogs in their sessions.- Heidi G. Kaduson, PhD, RPT-S, Director, The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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Price: $16.95
     
2. TEAMWORK - A DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, REVISED EDITION
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Item: DTB568
Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training!
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Price: $19.95
     
3. CLICKER TRAIN YOUR OWN ASSISTANCE DOG DVD/CD SET
by Barbara Handelman
Item: DTH203
These DVDs empower people with disabilities to train their own dogs basic skills like targeting as well as more advanced skills such as retrieving, scent discrimination, and assisting with tasks of daily living. Clear instructions on the training of various skills are relevant to animal assisted therapy handlers as well as assistance dog handlers. The series is invaluable for people with disabilities seeking to train their pet dog or an assistance dog, and is equally important for the professional pet dog trainer who would like to more effectively work with clients with disabilities.
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Price: $100.00
     
4. THERAPY DOGS - TRAINING YOUR DOG TO REACH OTHERS, 2ND EDITION
by Kathy Diamond Davis
Item: DTH121
Are you looking for a new and meaningful way to work with your dog? Do you want to improve the lives of those who because of illness or disability would benefit from visits with a volunteer canine “therapist”? Then think about becoming a Therapy Dog Team. Here is information you need to select, socialize and train your dog for this important and rewarding work. Learn about certification, liability, and getting started.
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Price: $19.95
     
5. WANTED! - ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS, 2ND EDITION
by Mary Burch
Item: DTH165
Get involved in Animal Assisted Therapy with any kind of pet. Learn where you can volunteer and how to work with people of differing abilities. Inspiring case histories.
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Price: $16.99
     
6. STARTING A VISITING ANIMAL GROUP
by Ann Howie
Item: DTH196
This book is written for anyone who wishes to start a visiting-animal program. It is written from the perspective of a volunteer, but the information is equally applicable to staff of a facility.
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Price: $21.95
     
7. TEAMWORK II - DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES)
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Item: DTB605
Provides examples of how certain service exercises were taught by people with various disabilities. Intended to give general ideas, stimulate your own creative processes and illustrate some of the difficulties you may encounter.
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Price: $19.95
     
8. HANDBOOK ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY, 2ND EDITION
by Aubrey Fine, ed.
Item: DTH193
Provides a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which animals can be used to assist therapists. Contributors represent the top people in the field from hospital settings, vet hospitals, animal training centers, and therapists in practice.
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Price: $74.95
     
9. ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY AND ACTIVITIES - STUDY, RESOURCE GUIDE, AND BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE USE OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN SELECTED THERAPIES, 9TH EDITION
by Phil Arkow
Item: DTH112
Guide to research and applied programs in animal assisted therapy and human-animal bond studies in the U.S.
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Price: $49.95
     
10. ALL DOGS HAVE ADHD
by Kathy Hoopman
Item: DTB1016
Following the style of the award-winning All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse.

This delightful book combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD.

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Price: $14.95
     
11. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DOG SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES - A FIELD GUIDE OF MORE THAN 35 FUN ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG (POCKET PROFESSIONAL GUIDE)
by Diane Morgan
Item: DTA340
The only book on the market to cover such a wide variety of sports and activities in one indispensable and portable volume, The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities makes an ideal carry-along reference for sporting events to help the viewer understand what is happening. It is also perfect for use as a home reference to get more involved in your canine companion's daily activities.
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Price: $29.95
     
12. LITIGATING ANIMAL LAW DISPUTES - A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR LAWYERS
by Julie Frestman and Joan Schaffner
Item: DEG926
This is a fast-growing field of law, and today more and more lawyers are finding they have cases that deal with animal law. This one-stop resource contains every major aspect of private civil and criminal litigation of animal law disputes. The book also contains sample litigation documents, discovery materials, expert information and more. It's the one resource every lawyer who engages in animal law needs.
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Price: $129.95
     
13. FUNDS TO THE RESCUE - 101 FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR HUMANE AND ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS
by Susan Daffron
Item: DEG929
This book saves you from wasting time as you search for new revenue streams to support your humane organization. The book begins with "The Hows and Whys of Fund raising" and follows with 101 entertaining and creative ideas.
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Price: $19.99
     
14. RENTING WITH REX - HOW YOU, YOUR PET, YOUR LANDLORD AND YOUR NEIGHBOR CAN ALL THRIVE IN RENTAL HOUSING
by Jackie Phillips
Item: DEG932
One of the top reasons animals are surrendered to shelters is because their owners are unable to find a place to rent. This book will help you to not only find a new place to live with your dog, but also keep your dog, your landlord and neighbors happy.
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Price: $19.95
     
15. CANINE ERGONOMICS - THE SCIENCE OF WORKING DOGS
by William S. Helton
Item: DGT263
Canine Ergonomics: The Science of Working Dogs draws together related research from different fields into an interdisciplinary resource of science-based information. Providing a complete overview from physiology to cognition, this is the first book to discuss working dogs from a scientific perspective. This book, drawing on cutting edge research, unifies different perspectives into one global science: Canine Ergonomics.
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Price: $89.95
     
16. EZYDOG SUMMIT BACKPACK - SMALL
by EZYDOG
Item: K9X570
The EzyDog Summit BackPack is "comfort plus" with a J-O-B in mind. (Let them pack their own water and dog food on the trail.) Great training and exercise tool. It incorporates EzyDog's Award Winning Harness Chest Plate for a secure, custom fit with lots of extra features.
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Price: $49.95
     
17. EZYDOG SUMMIT BACKPACK - MEDIUM
by EZYDOG
Item: K9X571
The EzyDog Summit BackPack is "comfort plus" with a J-O-B in mind. (Let them pack their own water and dog food on the trail.) Great training and exercise tool. It incorporates EzyDog's Award Winning Harness Chest Plate for a secure, custom fit with lots of extra features.
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Price: $59.95
     
18. EZYDOG SUMMIT BACKPACK - LARGE
by EZYDOG
Item: K9X572
The EzyDog Summit BackPack is "comfort plus" with a J-O-B in mind. (Let them pack their own water and dog food on the trail.) Great training and exercise tool. It incorporates EzyDog's Award Winning Harness Chest Plate for a secure, custom fit with lots of extra features.
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Price: $69.95
     
19. EZYDOG SUMMIT BACKPACK - X LARGE
by EZYDOG
Item: K9X573
The EzyDog Summit BackPack is "comfort plus" with a J-O-B in mind. (Let them pack their own water and dog food on the trail.) Great training and exercise tool. It incorporates EzyDog's Award Winning Harness Chest Plate for a secure, custom fit with lots of extra features.
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Price: $79.95
     
20. A DOG WHO'S ALWAYS WELCOME - ASSISTANCE AND THERAPY DOG TRAINERS TEACH YOU HOW TO SOCIALIZE AND TRAIN YOUR COMPANION DOG
by Lorie Long
Item: DTH210
This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved--even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands.
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Price: $19.95
     
21. IZZY & LENORE - TWO DOGS, AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, AND ME
by Jon Katz
Item: DTH211
Humorous and deeply moving, Izzy & Lenore is a story of a man confronting his past, embracing the blessings of his current life, and rediscovering the meaning of friendship, family, and faith. Katz shares an uplifting tale of love, compassion, and the rich and complex relationships between dogs and their humans.
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Price: $23.95
     
22. THE HANDLER FACTOR
by Ann Howie
Item: DTH212
Many AAI programs focus on the evaluation of the animals, when, in comparing the handler and the animal, it is the handler who has the greatest potential to do harm.

The Handler Factor provides detailed information on specific behaviors needed in therapy dog handlers for safety and success in visiting-animal programs.

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Price: $14.95
     
23. ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
by Merope Pavilides
Item: DTB1015
This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life.
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Price: $21.95
     
24. A FRIEND LIKE HENRY - THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF AN AUTISTIC BOY AND THE DOG THAT UNLOCKED HIS WORLD
by Nuala Gardner
Item: DTB1034
A Friend Like Henry is a mother's heartwarming account of how her little boy conquered his autism with the help of a devoted family dog, a Golden Retriever.
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Price: $14.95
     
25. WORKING LIKE DOGS - THE SERVICE DOG GUIDE BOOK
by Marcie Davis & Melissa Bunnell
Item: DTH208
The A-Z resource book for service dogs. A must read for anyone who is considering a service dog, has a service dog, is responsible for the care of a service dog, or anyone who wants to learn more about the service dog partnership.
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Price: $24.95
     
26. TAKE A BOW...WOW/BOW WOW TAKE 2 DVD
by Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman
Item: DTA264
Two videos now combined into one new DVD! Both parts contain a collection of fun and functional dog tricks, many suitable for assistance dog training, and taught using clickers!
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Price: $35.00
     
27. THE GOLDEN BRIDGE - A GUIDE TO ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR CHILDREN CHALLENGED BY AUTISM OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
by Patty Dobbs Gross
Item: DTB939
While focused on children with developmental differences, the advice that Gross shares will be immensely helpful for anyone involved in breeding, raising, and training a dog to help any child socially, emotionally or educationally.
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Price: $24.95
     
28. ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY IN COUNSELING
by Cynthia Chandler
Item: DTH207
Explains the history and practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in the field of counseling. The author developed and directs the Center for Animal Assisted Therapy at the Univ. of North Texas.
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Price: $39.95
     
29. THERAPY DOGS TODAY - THEIR GIFTS, OUR OBLIGATION
by Kris Butler
Item: DTH198
2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Nominee! Highlights many of the new and creative ways people include dogs in clinical, educational, and crisis response settings. Offers new perspectives regarding the roles and responsibilities of handlers, trainers, and facility staff; and it re-examines the processes through which visiting dog and handler teams are validated.
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Price: $14.99
     
30. THERAPY DOGS - COMPASSIONATE MODALITIES BOOK & DVD
by Kris Butler
Item: DTH200
An introduction to the important roles of dogs, handlers, staff, and trainers associated with every animal-enhanced intervention. The book provides key points from the video, also contains information relating to issues that are not addressed, or only cursorily addressed, in the DVD.
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Price: $32.95
     
31. CANINES IN THE CLASSROOM
by Michelle Rivera
Item: DTH201
Raising humane children through interactions with animals. Includes lesson plans, case histories, suggestions for using animals in school settings.
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Price: $17.95
     
32. TEAMWORK II - DOG TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES) DVD
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Item: DTB806
Demonstrates how to teach a dog service exercises such as retrieving dropped objects, pulling a wheelchair, etc. to assist a person with a disability.
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Price: $25.00
     
33. PARTNERS IN INDEPENDENCE - A SUCCESS STORY OF DOGS AND THE DISABLED
by Ed & Toni Eames
Item: DTH176
Provides an unique view of blind, deaf and physically disabled persons and the remarkable dogs that make it possible them to more fully participate in the world around them.
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Price: $19.95 $9.95
     
34. TEAMWORK - FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DVD
by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Item: DTB764
*Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best CD/DVD of 2003! This DVD will show you how to teach your dog basic obedience commands, offering various techniques and methods that will work for people who are ambulatory, people who use canes, crutches, or walkers, people in manual wheelchairs and people who use power chairs.
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Price: $25.00
     

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