Urgent Update : First Dog Dies of Coronavirus
Despite reports by the WHO, Humane Society and other organizations to the contrary, it does seem entirely possible for a canine to contract coronavirus. According to a local Chinese news
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Here’s How Psychiatric Service Dogs Help with Mental Illness
According to the World Health Organization, mental health disorders impact one in four people. They are one of the leading causes of poor health
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Can Dogs and Cats get Coronavirus?
Urgent update : First dog dies of Coronavirus on Monday, March 16, 2020
Ever since the World Health Organization declared in early March of 2020 that the COVID-19 novel coronavirus
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Your Emotional Support Dog Can Become a Service Dog
You may have heard that emotional support dogs may soon no longer be allowed to travel in cabin for free on planes. Service dogs will still be permitted to do
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Department of Transportation Could Ban Emotional Support Animals
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation proposed new rules regarding service animals and emotional support animals on planes. Among these changes are that
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How Vitamins and Animals Can Help Support Your Emotional Wellbeing
Mental health concerns are the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years worldwide.1-2 This means that psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are responsible for the greatest
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Emotional Support Animal vs Service Dog: What Are The Similarities and Differences?
Do you love coming home from a long day at work to a happily wagging tail? Do you enjoy snuggling with your furry friend when you feel sad or lonely? Do you
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Miriam Richard from Dogs in Vests on the Healing Power of Emotional Support and Service Dogs
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What is your title exactly and what does it mean? What type of work do you practice?
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Ann R Howie Interview about How Pets Can Help in the Therapy Session
[vc_column width="2/6"][vc_single_image image="3276" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/6"]“Ann R. Howie, the founder of Human-Animal Solutions, PLLC and Dogs in Action, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) who
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Can an Emotional Support Dog Go Anywhere With You?
Unlike other types of assistance animals such as service dogs, emotional support dogs cannot go anywhere with you. Rather, they are only permitted in certain places where dogs in general
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