Professional Applications of Animal Assisted Interventions: Sneak Peek of Dogwood Doga

For those who enjoy animals, the human-animal bond has therapeutic value regardless of the nature of the interaction. Animals fulfill the roles of pets, family members, volunteer visitors, provide emotional support or assistance to people with disabilities and work alongside healthcare and human service providers in formal therapy settings.

Professional Applications of Animal Assisted Interventions: Sneak Peek of Dogwood Doga, 3rd Edition is one in a series of books that caters to animal assisted interventions (animal assisted activities, education, therapy) and other professional programs. This book offers yoga-based activities alongside prepared and trained dogs in formal practice, who enjoy being part of the process. The selected activities are meant to be part of formal intervention plans that focus on clients meeting functional goals including health maintenance, neuromusculoskeletal, motor skills, sensory, cognitive, communication and interaction skills, and more. This book includes photographic demonstrations, instructions, activity analysis, and modification ideas. Each activity includes information about incorporating the dog and intermediate dog training requirements. It is recommended that users have experience with human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, yoga, and a positive relationship with clear communication skills with the dogs that they work with. Dogs should demonstrate signs of enjoyment when participating.

Professional Applications of Animal Assisted Interventions: Sneak Peek of Dogwood Doga, 3rd Edition is an abbreviated version of the full version. The Sneak Peek version offers 8 activities and brief content about ethics, screening clients and dogs for appropriateness of participation, precautions, population specific considerations, and breathing.