Abstract
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is highly heterogeneous at many levels, for example with regards to the setting itself, recipients of the intervention, species involved as therapy animals and their therapeutic potential. Dogs are the most commonly involved species in this work, and there may be good reasons for this beyond their availability. Some specific characteristics such as their cognitive and emotional capacities and biases, their evolutionary connection with humans, as well as a natural attraction and emotional connection between both species make dogs particularly suitable for AAT and many other forms of AAI. In this chapter, we elaborate on the significance of these characteristics and discuss the attributes required of an ideal dog working in this sort of context. Furthermore, we provide suggestions for strategies and approaches to optimally prepare, help, and support therapy dogs for and during their work in order to minimise risks, maximise therapeutic potential, and secure the well-being of all involved parties.
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Bremhorst, A., Mills, D. (2021). Working with Companion Animals, and Especially Dogs, in Therapeutic and Other AAI Settings. In: Peralta, J.M., Fine, A.H. (eds) The Welfare of Animals in Animal-Assisted Interventions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69587-3_8
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