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View article: Working Alliances in Counselling and Psychotherapy Incorporating Horse Interactions
Working Alliances in Counselling and Psychotherapy Incorporating Horse Interactions Open
Introduction The relational bond between client and therapist in mental healthcare, referred to as the working alliance, can influence treatment effectiveness and clinical outcomes. Counselling and psychotherapy that incorporates horse int…
View article: Supporting animals and veterans through enrichment: An exploratory study on a brief canine socializing intervention
Supporting animals and veterans through enrichment: An exploratory study on a brief canine socializing intervention Open
Veterans pursuing post-secondary education may experience reintegration challenges and academic-related stress. To support student well-being, colleges and universities have begun to offer animal-assisted interventions (AAI); however, the …
View article: Investigating human experiences and perceptions of unmounted activities commonly practiced in equine-assisted services
Investigating human experiences and perceptions of unmounted activities commonly practiced in equine-assisted services Open
Equine-assisted services (EAS) are known to be beneficial for participants, though factors that influence their in-session experiences of horse-human interactions (HHI) remain underexplored. A mixed-methods, repeated measures design was us…
View article: Navigating pathways for careers in human-animal interaction: A guide for advisors and mentors
Navigating pathways for careers in human-animal interaction: A guide for advisors and mentors Open
This article is intended to help academic faculty and advisors mentor students who are interested in entering the field of human-animal interaction. Even though the field has grown significantly in the last several decades, there is still …
View article: A mixed-methods analysis of similarities and differences in animal shelter staff, dog behavior professionals, and the public in determining kenneled dog welfare
A mixed-methods analysis of similarities and differences in animal shelter staff, dog behavior professionals, and the public in determining kenneled dog welfare Open
The ability of animal shelter employees to identify poor welfare states in kenneled dogs is crucial for the mitigation of suffering. Animal shelter employees (n = 28), animal behavior professional (n = 49), and the general public (n = 41) …
View article: Exploring the Social Reinforcing Value of Brushing in Equine-Assisted Services: A Comparative Study with Food Reinforcement
Exploring the Social Reinforcing Value of Brushing in Equine-Assisted Services: A Comparative Study with Food Reinforcement Open
Brushing is one of the most common human-horse interactions in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Previous research has shown both positive and negative effects of brushing on horses’ behavior and physiological states. One of the primary reas…
View article: A mixed-methods analysis of similarities and differences in animal shelter staff, dog behavior professionals, and the public in determining kenneled dog welfare
A mixed-methods analysis of similarities and differences in animal shelter staff, dog behavior professionals, and the public in determining kenneled dog welfare Open
The ability of animal shelter employees to identify poor welfare states in kenneled dogs is crucial for the mitigation of suffering. Animal shelter employees (n = 28), animal behavior professional (n = 49), and the general public (n = 41) …
View article: 6 Validation and Application of a Survey of on-Farm Worker Attitudes Towards Euthanasia
6 Validation and Application of a Survey of on-Farm Worker Attitudes Towards Euthanasia Open
On-farm euthanasia of pigs considers aspects of welfare and economics, but few comprehensive guidelines are available for swine producers and further, do not consider cultural barriers. The Hispanic workforce largely represents the bulk of…
View article: Horse Behavior towards Familiar and Unfamiliar Humans: Implications for Equine-Assisted Services
Horse Behavior towards Familiar and Unfamiliar Humans: Implications for Equine-Assisted Services Open
While human benefits of animal-assisted therapy programs have been documented, relatively little research has been conducted on behavioral factors that predict a successful equine-assisted services (EAS) horse. This study compares the beha…
View article: Riding into Health: A Case Study on an Equine-Assisted Childhood Obesity Intervention
Riding into Health: A Case Study on an Equine-Assisted Childhood Obesity Intervention Open
In this article, we present an exploratory case study that describes the initial outcomes of the Equine-Assisted Positively Fit (EAPF) program. Children with obesity and their caregivers were recruited to participate in the eight-session p…