Introduction
Why Pets?
What You Will Learn
Chapter 1 - Mental & Psychological Benefits Of Owning Pets
What We Learned
Chapter 2 - AAT In Practice
AAT Defined
AAA Defined
Studies Involving The Use Of Animals For Therapy
How It Works
Types Of AAT Programs
Targeted AAT Programs
AAT Applied
Pet Therapy And Children
Why Does AAT Work?
AAT And Counseling
What We Learned
Chapter 3 - How To Become An AAT Specialist
Standards Of Care
What We Learned
Conclusions
Resources
National Organizations
LOCATIONS
References
A dog truly can be a man (or woman's) best friend.
Undoubtedly, you are a beloved pet owner if you are reading this book. Or, you might be someone interested in AAT and interested in adopting a pet. Either way, you can benefit from the information provided in this informative and easy-to-read guidebook.
Animal Assisted Therapy, or AAT as some call it (also known as pet therapy) involves the use of animals including dogs to assist people with disabilities or special needs. Many pet owners refer to AAT informally when they describe how their "pets" provide them with comfort, support or physical assistance when needed.
Pets are very common in modern homes, and for good reason. Historically human beings have used pets for centuries for various purposes, including as friends, family members and helpful hands in times of need.
If you own a pet, then chances are you are already familiar with the many benefits of owning a pet. Pets are wonderful for soothing a sad spirit, for getting you up and going in the morning, for "talking" with you when you feel lonely, and for supporting you when no one is available to visit. If you don't own a pet but have an interest in one, or an interest in AAT, you are about to learn just how helpful having a pet can be for your wellness and quality of life.
Most pets provide companionship, love and can even provide assistance to those in need.
In recent years many healthcare providers, veterinarians and other health professionals are adopting an approach to therapy that involves the use of animals to guide, heal, aid and assist where applicable and necessary. While this may seem unusual to those uninitiated in the world of pet therapy, the use of animals as therapeutic beings is quite common.
AAT is now being used to treat everything from weight loss to eating disorders to social phobias and physical disabilities. If you aren't sure what pet therapy can do for you, call an AAT specialist and find out for yourself just how useful pet therapy can be. While simple in it's basic form, AAT can be quite complex when viewed from a larger vantage point.
Pets serve many purposes other than providing companionship. Companionship is not something a pet owner should disregard however, as most people have
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