Animal partners

By Curtis, Patricia

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

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.