Supporting Nonhuman Animals
Service & Therapy Animals
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Fine (2010)Fine, A. H. (2010). Handbook on animal-assisted therapy : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice (3rd ed.). Academic Press.
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Glenck (2017)Glenk, L. M. (2017). Current perspectives on therapy dog welfare in animal-assisted interventions. Animals, 7(2), 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani7020007
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Townsend and Gee (2021)Townsend, L., & Gee, N. R. (2021). Recognizing and mitigating canine stress during animal assisted interventions. Veterinary Sciences, 8(11), 254. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci8110254
Understanding Animals
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In the Saybrook Library
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Grandin and Johnson (2009)Grandin, T., & Johnson, C. (2009). Animals make us human: Creating the best life for animals. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Not Available in the Saybrook Library
Becker, M., Becker, M., & Radosta, L. (2018). From fearful to fear free: A positive program to free your dog from anxiety, fears, and phobias. Health Communications, Inc.
Bekoff, M. (2024). The emotional lives of animals: A leading scientist explores animal joy, sorrow, and empathy—and why they matter. New World Library.
Grandin, T., & Johnson, C. (2006). Animals in translation: Using the mysteries of autism to decode animal behavior. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
McConnell, P. (2003). The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs. Ballantine Books.
Animal Enrichment Activities
Enrichment refers to the process of stimulating an animal's mind and body to encourage natural behaviors and improve overall well-being.
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Easy Pet Enrichment Ideas for Cats and DogsThe Humane World for Animals offers tips on keeping your pet(s) entertained and occupied at home. Get the most out of toys or games and discover new ways to bond with your dog or cat.
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Canine Enrichment by Gunter et al. (2022)Gunter, L., Feuerbacher, E., Reid, P. J., Cussen, V. A., Collins, K. A., & DiGangi, B. A. (2022). Canine Enrichment. In Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff (pp. 263–287). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119618515.ch11
Positive Reinforcement Training
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Clicker Training ResourcesAn extensive collection of clicker training resources which draw upon decades of expertise by Karen Pryor, Ken Ramirez, and leading training experts.
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Using Reinforcement and Rewards to Train Your PetWritten by Drs.Debra Horwitz and Gary Landsberg at VCA Animal Hospitals, this article offers guidance on positive reinforcement training.
Building Trust / Establishing Bonds
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Dog-friendly Dog TrainingTED talk by veterinarian, dog trainer, and animal behaviorist Ian Dunbar.
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CAMELIDynamicsCAMELIDynamics is a kind, efficient, safe and science based approach to training and managing llamas and alpacas.
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Socializing a Feral Cat: It’s all about TrustLaurie Goldstein presents the arrival of a feral cat in a human household from the cat's point of view, and suggests approaches to help the cat come to trust people.
Animal Behavior Counselors
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Behavioral Help for Your PetThis ASPCA describes the different types of pet behavior professionals and what each offers.
Integrative Therapies for Animals
Integrative therapies for animals combine conventional veterinary treatments with complementary therapies to address an animal's overall well-being.
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American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association ((AHVMA)The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) is a group of member veterinarians and allies who are elevating the veterinary profession through innovation, education, and advocacy of integrative medicine.
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Overview of Integrative Veterinary Medicine [Professional Version]The Merck Veterinary Manual offers an overview of integrative medicine modalities.
Animal Care During / After Disasters
The following sites offer a wealth of resources to help support companion animals and their people during disasters.
Companion Animal Disaster Preparedness
Large Animal / Livestock Disaster Preparedness
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Disaster Preparedness for Livestock Owners - CDFAA concise list specific to livestock created by the California Department of Food & Agriculture to help with disaster preparedness.
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Large Animals and Livestock in Disasters - AVMAProvide by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), this site includes guidance on preparing horses, other large livestock, poultry, and rabbits for evacuation. An illustrated Small Farm Preparedness guide is also available in ENGLISH and SPANISH.
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Disaster Preparedness for Large Animals - OC Animal CareExcellent concise lists of large animal safety tips and a horse evacuation kit in ENGLISH, SPANISH, and VIETNAMESE.
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Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness - FEMAFree FEMA course intended to help animal owners, care providers, and industries to understand incident management.
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Livestock in Disasters - FEMAFree FEMA course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and emergency managers to present a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal agriculture.
Separation Anxiety
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Separation Anxiety in DogsThis ASPCA page discusses separation anxiety and ways to treat it.
Animal Healthcare Considerations
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2015 AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and CatsEpstein, M. E., Rodanm, I., Griffenhagen, G., Kadrlik, J., Petty, M. C., Robertson, S. A., & Simpson, W. (2015). 2015 AAHA/AAFP pain management guidelines for dogs and cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 17(3), 251-272. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X15572062
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AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 EditionUnderwood, W., Anthony, R., Cartner, S., Corey, D., Grandin, T., Greenacre, C., ... & Yanong, R. (2013). AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia of animals: 2013 edition. Schaumburg, IL: American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Johnson and Eccles (2022)Johnson, A., Eccles, E., Erdman, P., Gupta, M., Jenkins, M., King, B., Kogan, L., Miller, C., Marshall, P., Ng, Z., Schaefer, K. D., Schroeder, K., Trevathan-Minnis, M., & van Fleet, R. (2022). Animal welfare considerations in animal-assisted interventions. Human-Animal Interactions, 10(1), 99–105. https://doi.org/10.1079/HAI.2022.0001
Military Working Dogs
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Landa, McKenzie (2018)Landa, M. (2018). From war dogs to service dogs: The retirement and adoption of military working dogs. Animal Law Review., 24, 39-52. https://lawcommons.lclark.edu/alr/vol24/iss1/4
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Military Working Dogs: Understanding Canine Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderDr. Desireé Broach presents a concise overview of Canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in military dogs.
Livestock Management & Care
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Livestock Behaviour, Design of Facilities, and Humane SlaughterDr. Temple Grandin has been a pioneer in improving the welfare and human treatment of livestock throughout the their lifespans.
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World Animal ProtectionWorld Animal Action's mission is to create a better world for animals. It focuses on action, advocacy, and impact for animals worldwide.