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1. Animals and the four elements

   Entry #450

   12 Aug 2020

   5:24 pm

   Erasmo de Oliveira

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   A simple matchstick, bought for a penny. An ice cube, made for free in our home freezer. The atmospheric air and the earth, which we breathe and tread at no cost. The main things where everything comes from, at a bargain price. How much did the domain of fire represent for Humanity? The...

2. Cyrus street dog providing emotional support in UK schools

   Entry #421

   07 May 2020

   6:58 am

   Adam Dunn

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   August 2018 at Gatwick airport was the beginning of a very special journey for our first rescue dog from Cyprus. This image is the moment that we first met Angus at the airport on that very special day and for me this image is so powerful, portraying feelings of safety, security, love, compassion...

3. Zika? Ebola? AIDS? What is the main epidemic in the world today?

   Entry #373

   22 Jan 2020

   8:58 am

   Erasmo de Oliveira

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   The likelihood that ordinary people will acquire one of these famous diseases is relatively low compared to the silent epidemic that affects practically ALL people in our modern society. From a small nervous tic, to severe cases that require drastic treatments, mental illnesses should deserve due...

4. Service Dog Emergency Care Training for all Service Dog Handlers: An unrealistic demand or obvious human-service animal benefit?

   Entry #328

   21 Jun 2019

   11:04 am

   Myrna Milani

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   As I read this article (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787818301114 ) on a study of trained and untrained handlers' ability to decontaminate their military dogs should the animals be exposed to a toxic substance, it seemed reasonable that such training...

5. Not Your Average Dog: A valuable resource for those who recommend others get service dogs, or desire to train one for themselves or a loved one

   Entry #320

   26 Apr 2019

   12:33 pm

   Myrna Milani

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   You might think that this is a strange topic for someone whose integrated animal health, behavior and bond practice is dominated by animals with serious behavioral problems. You also might consider my recommendation that you read a reader-friendly book written for dog-trainers entitled Service...

6. A Must-Read for Those with an Interest in Behavior

   Entry #311

   11 Jan 2019

   11:13 am

   Myrna Milani

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   Originally published on www.mmilani.com     In his latest book, Behave: The Biology of Humans at our Best and Worst , endocrinologist and primatologist Robert Sapolsky tackles a mind-bogging subject—how all the different factors that influence human and...

7. The Polarization of Human-Companion Intereactions

   Entry #310

   11 Jan 2019

   10:59 am

   Myrna Milani

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   Originally published on www.mmilani.com Last month, an unusually heavy workload combined with energy-depleting weather and a certain amount of domestic chaos got me thinking–again–about the increasing trend toward polarized thinking. How does this play out in human-companion...

8. Temporary Account Access Issues

   Entry #293

   13 Jul 2017

   4:00 am

   Christopher C Charles

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   Recently, the HABRI Central Team discovered that several member accounts had been inadvertently disabled following routine maintenance activities. We are currently working to assess the scope of the issue and to restore access to any accounts that may have been inadvertently disabled. In the...

9. A Perfect Human-Animal Bond Storm

   Entry #292

   03 Jul 2017

   11:15 am

   Myrna Milani

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   Nothing is more sad than the death of an illusion. Arthur Koestler While many items appear on my list of enjoyable activities, reading mysteries remains a life-long favorite. This ongoing exploration of the who-what-where-when-how and why of hundreds plots and thousands of characters taught...

10. Transport Dog Lessons

    Entry #258

    03 Aug 2016

    4:07 am

    Myrna Milani

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    I’m one of those people who enjoys optimism far more than pessimism. And because the animal transport scene sometimes really gets me down, I decided to list the benefits I’ve gained since this process began. I limit these remarks to those benefits related to transport dogs. Even...

11. An Environment for Empathy and Empowerment: An Interview with Carol Rathmann of Forget Me Not Farm

    Entry #249

    02 Aug 2016

    12:02 pm

    Katie Carroll

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    Founder of Forget Me Not Farm Carol RathmannAfter spending over 20 years as a veterinary technician, Carol Rathmann began working with the Sonoma Humane Society and took an interest in the connection between child and animal abuse.  At the time, she did not see many people using...

12. Galloping Toward Recovery: An Interview with Dave Beck of Cirque Lodge

    Entry #251

    05 Jul 2016

    12:27 pm

    Katie Carroll

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    Cirque Lodge Director of Experiential Therapies Dave Beck Many recovering alcoholics and drug addicts feel powerless and shameful.  When they first enter Cirque Lodge, a residential addiction treatment center, they may struggle to open up to other people and often prefer to be alone....

13. A Beneficial Partnership for Everyone Involved: An Interview with Alyson Cox of NEADS

    Entry #250

    02 Jun 2016

    9:00 am

    Katie Carroll

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    NEADS Manager of Communications Alyson CoxLike most service and therapy dog organizations, National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) puts an emphasis on their dogs’ thorough training and ability to perform well after being placed with a handler.  However, unlike most other...

14. Prescribing Animals for Human Health: Above all, do no harm

    Entry #252

    01 Jun 2016

    4:27 am

    Myrna Milani

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    Increasingly I encounter situations that involve the prescription of assistance or support animals for people with various health issues. There are two primary groups of prescribers: human healthcare professionals and self-prescribers, i.e., those who decide that one of these animals would...

15. A New "PHARM" Hand: An Interview with Jackie Allenbrand of PHARM Dog USA

    Entry #248

    03 May 2016

    3:37 pm

    Katie Carroll

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    PHARM Dog USA Founder and Director Jackie AllenbrandWhen a farmer is confronted with an illness or injury, his or her life and farming operation can take a huge hit.  The financial consequences can be huge, but, often, the emotional side effects are most devastating.  Aware of the...

16. Four-Legged Companions and Guardians for Rape Survivors: An Interview with Michael Hosto

    Entry #246

    11 Apr 2016

    9:00 am

    Katie Carroll

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    Guardian Therapy Dogs founder Michael HostoOne night when Michael Hosto was 12 years old, someone broke into his family’s St. Louis home and raped his mother.  This event traumatized his family and left his mother feeling helpless and afraid.  After watching his mother spend...

17. Horses and Speech Therapy - The Unexpected Connection: An Interview with Tina Rocco, M.A. CCC-SLP, HPCS

    Entry #244

    01 Mar 2016

    1:39 pm

    Katie Carroll

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    Growing up around horses, Tina Rocco, M.A. CCC-SLP, HPCS knew that one day she would love to incorporate the majestic creatures into her career.  While studying speech language pathology at Long Island University, she discovered the perfect way to work with two of her favorite subjects:...

18. Doug the Pug Finds His Niche as a Therapy Dog: An Interview with Cate Archer

    Entry #243

    02 Feb 2016

    10:20 am

    Katie Carroll

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    Doug the Pug, the therapy dog, is a little dog who makes a big impact.  With his gentle demeanor and loving nature, Doug can often be found bringing smiles to the faces of children, cuddling with isolated senior citizens, and, most recently, starring in a children’s book that...

19. Service Dog Devaluation

    Entry #242

    01 Feb 2016

    7:48 am

    Myrna Milani

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     With each passing decade, the respect with which US society views service dogs and their handlers sadly steadily declines. This poses increased problems for these animals and their handlers and those around them. Recently I saw something I never thought I’d see in my lifetime: an...

20. Incorporation of Aquarium into Special Education Classroom goes Swimmingly: An Interview with Christine Holton

    Entry #240

    12 Jan 2016

    11:23 am

    Katie Carroll

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    Two members of Christine Holton’s special education class receive a lot of extra attention from the other students.  These two members of the class help teach the students responsibility, communication, motor skills, and self-control.  However, these class members can usually be...