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The canine-campus connection : roles for dogs in the lives of college students /
A primary mission of universities is promoting student success and well-being. Many college and university personnel have implemented initiatives that offer students the documented benefits of positive human-animal interaction (HAI). Accumulating evidence suggests that assistance dogs, therapy dogs,...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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West Lafayette, Indiana :
Purdue University Press,
[2021]
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| Series: | New directions in the human-animal bond.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Dogs on Campus
- Transitioning to college life: research evidence of dog's effects on humans
- Bringing postsecondary students together with dogs: dog welfare, health, safety, and liability considerations
- Types of dogs
- Service dogs: performing helpful tasks for people with disabilities
- Emotional support animals: therapeutic companions for students with disabilities in campus housing
- Therapy dogs and facility dogs: supporting well-being
- Shelter dogs: service-learning projects with animal welfare organizations
- Involving canines across the disciplines
- Increasing student engagement: roles for dogs in college courses
- Meeting professional expectations: practica, internships, volunteerism, and collaborative research with faculty
- Future directions
- Evaluating outcomes: events, projects, and programs involving dogs
- Possible futures: moving toward a more dog-friendly campus culture
- Afterword
- Index
- About the editor