Animal partners

By Curtis, Patricia

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Animals, Rehabilitation, Working animals, Domestic animals, Occupations, Training, Psychology, Disabled Persons, Domestic Animals, Therapeutic use, Animal training, Animal specialists, Pets

Description: Discusses ways in which animals are trained to help the handicapped and to provide companionship for mentally retarded, ill, and elderly persons. Based on interviews with professional animal trainers, therapists, social workers, and teachers.