Pulp cavity-tooth width ratios from known-age and wild-caught coyotes determined by radiography

02 Apr 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Frederick F . Knowlton, Susan L . Whittemore

Although the relative sizes of pulp cavities in teeth are used frequently to identify various age classes of carnivores, validation of the technique has received little attention. We measured the …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2186

Experiences with a service dog of an adolescent with spinal muscular atrophy

14 Feb 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Kari Tanta (adviser), Sarah Onsager

Adolescents with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) may receive occupational therapy services and may at times use service dogs. Literature suggests that service dogs can provide social and physical …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1780

More than man's best friend: a look at attachment between humans and their canine companions

14 Feb 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Samantha E. Kennedy

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are currently more than 60 million pet dogs in the United States. This is an increase of nearly eighteen percent since 1991, coinciding …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1774

National Service Dogs

24 Jan 2013 | Websites

National Service Dogs is dedicated to enriching the quality of life and enhancing the independence of individuals living with special needs by providing them with specially trained Golden Retrievers …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1657

National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS)

24 Jan 2013 | Websites

NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) (also known as Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), is a non-profit organization that was established in 1976 to provide canine assistance for …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1655

Leishmaniasis, an emerging disease found in companion animals in the United States

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Christine A. Petersen

This review discusses leishmaniasis in cats and dogs in the United States. Leishmaniasis is endemic in Foxhound populations in the United States and is still being characterized in this group. …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1539

Living with companion animals, physical activity and mortality in a U.S. national cohort

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Richard F. Gillum, Thomas O. Obisesan

Living with a canine companion is postulated to increase physical activity. We test the hypotheses that adults living with a canine companion have a higher level of physical activity and reduced …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1525

A case study of incarcerated males participating in a canine training program

15 Jan 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Nikki S. Currie, Fred O. Bradley (adviser)

The number of animal training programs in correctional facilities has increased in the past 25 years. Anecdotal accounts have informally assessed the efficacy of prison training programs; however, …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1475

Canines on campus: Companion animals at postsecondary educational institutions

18 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rebecca J. Huss

This Article focuses on the issues that arise when students wish to attend a postsecondary institution accompanied by an animal. The Article begins by analyzing the federal law applicable to students …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1378

Canine corrections — the human animal bond behind bars

16 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Adrian J. Cooper

"Canine Corrections" is the name the inmates use for the dog training program at the Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women, Burnaby, British Columbia. This program, the first of its kind in Canada, …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1214

Home before dark

16 Nov 2012 | Videos | Contributor(s): Patty Dobbs Gross (director), Daniel Gross (director)

Home Before Dark is a video about the assistance dog placements for children with autism that North Star Foundation put into play during their first ten years of service. Created by Executive …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1188

Helping children find their way

16 Nov 2012 | Videos | Contributor(s): Patty Dobbs Gross (director), Daniel Gross (director)

Helping Children Find Their Way is a short video that celebrates the 100+ North Star placements that have been created during the first decade of incorporation as a nonprofit with a little help from …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1186

Estimating the early postmortem interval in domestic canines

19 Oct 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Keith William Proctor

The estimation of time of death (TOD) can be used to aid law enforcement officers in solving criminal cases involving a death. By determining the period from the TOD until the time the body is …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1148

A canine audience: The effect of animal-assisted therapy on reading progress among students identified with learning disabilities

30 Aug 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Julie Omodlo Griess

This study explored the use of animal-assisted therapy with students identified with a learning disability and limited reading success. Initially, reading progress was defined as the participants' …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1020

Creating a template of nonverbal cues for immobile recipients to use in communicating with service dogs

30 Aug 2012 | Reports | Contributor(s): Marisa B. Laudau

For people with physical disabilities, it is often frustrating and embarrassing to have to constantly ask for assistance with everyday tasks. Service dogs not only provide constant companionship, but …

http://habricentral.org/resources/962