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 enlarge | Author: Kathy Diamond Davis
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 56332
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 256
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 1929242050
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7088
EAN: 9781929242054
ASIN: 1929242050
Publication Date: September 2002
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 Helpful Guide for New or Aspiring Therapy Dog Teams November 10, 2006
Word Bird (Austin, TX)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I found this book to be a helpful introduction for people getting started in animal-assisted therapy/activities. One of the other posted reviews almost put me off, but I'm glad that I decided to take it with a grain of salt. In spite of their statement that the book does not adequately define what "pet therapy" is, I found that it did indeed deal with the definition and the different terminology that is used. The book gives many helpful tips and is a good basic guide for new therapy dog teams. I would also recommend it to those who are thinking of getting involved in pet therapy in the future.
A gold mine of information and ideas February 7, 2004
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Kathy Diamond-Davis knows dogs (and their handlers) like no other author I have ever read. This book carefully and clearly covers topics from choosing an appropriate dog for therapy work, through socializing the dog and building your relationship with the dog, to finding an appropriate organization to work with and doing therapy dog visits. She emphasizes positive training that builds the dog/human bond and produces a happy, friendly dog. Realistically, she emphasizes that not all dogs (and not all handlers) are suited for therapy work.I am currently working with my second therapy dog, who is registered with Therapy Dogs Inc. and who visits hospice patients. The ideas in Kathy's book continue to make us a better team.
Awesome!! July 2, 2003
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
This book is a must for those thinking of getting into Therapy Dog work & for those of us already there! Loaded with great information & good ideas!!
Answering My Questions About Doing It Well December 4, 2002
L.A. Lazar (Northern CA USA)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have well-behaved and well-socialized dogs, and I wanted to share them with others--How to begin in Therapy work and do it well? This book answered my questions, resolved my concerns, and helped me get started. The author has written a good book, her caring shows through in each chapter. She covers well the basics (altho it's a shame she had to spend time on those), she outlines well the situations you may encounter with your dog in therapy work, and her training methods are gentle and effective. To do something well isn't easy, and you must have more than 'good intentions'. Kathy details what your main focus must be, as well as helping you decide how you and your dog can fit in and be effective. Whether you are trying to decide if the dog you have now will do, or if you are considering another dog to get, if it's about Therapy work--it's in there. To know something, to do it well, and to be able to share with others--Kathy Diamond Davis' book makes it obvious, it's a "You Can Do It Too!!" book.
Very helpful to people new to this kind of work. December 3, 2002
A. Conner (OKC, OK United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have been doing therapy dog work for about a year now and I have found Kathy Diamond Davis' book to be a wonderful "how to" book. Her insights and experiences help newcomers understand the therapy dog work and feel more confident in what we do. I especially like the way she explained the connection between a person and their dog. She explained how important voice control and control of your own emotions as a handler, make a huge impact on how people respond to you and your dog. Their are wonderful training tips also.
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