Therapiedier
The words therapy dog, support dog, assistance dog and service dog are often used interchangeably. Yet dogs can fulfill very different roles. The main difference lies not in the collar or the designation, but in three questions: for whom …
From pet to assistance dog: what role does a dog play?Read More
Anyone who delves into therapy animals, assistance-oriented support, or Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) will encounter various behavioral tests. Two names that frequently come up are the MAG test and the PADA test. But what exactly is the...
For many people, animals are full-fledged family members. They provide companionship, structure, safety, and emotional support. For some people, therapy and assistance dogs also play an important role in their health and daily functioning. Yet …
From legal recognition to real care: six proposals for humans and animalsRead More
Adopting a dog is one of the best decisions you can make. You are giving an animal a new chance at a safe and loving life. Yet, a successful adoption does not begin the moment the dog comes home. It begins much earlier: with …
Adopting a rescue dog: don't just choose with your heart, but also with your headRead More
Working professionally with a therapiedier requires the handler to simultaneously pay attention to the client, the context, and the animal’s body language. Observe before interpreting. “The dog is stubborn” is a judgment. “The dog keeps its distance, looks away, and …
A qualitative animal-assisted intervention is evaluated not only on what it yields for the client, but also on what it demands of the animal.More than just being healthyAn animal can be physically healthy and still experience long-term stress. Welfare …
Animal welfare and professional responsibility within AAIRead More
