Handler Resources

1. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) - Getting Started

2. Communicating with a Person Who Uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication Equipment (AAC)

3. Communicating with a Person with a Hearing Loss

4. Communicating with someone with dementia

5. Dealing with the Loss of a Pet

6. Dogs Who Help People

7. Ottawa Therapy Dogs Test Requirements - Evaluation Checklist

8. Getting Ready for Your First Therapy Dog Visit

9. Grooming Your Dog for a Therapy Visit

10. MRSA What Therapy Dog Handlers Should Know about the Superbug

11. Ten Steps to Selecting a Therapy Dog

12. Tips and Tools for Occupational Therapy- AAT Activities

13. Tips and Tools for Speech Therapy - AAT Activities

14. Wheelchair Etiquette

15. When to Retire Your Therapy Dog

16. Working in an End-of-Life Care Environment

17. Working with Children and Youth with Autism

18. Working with Stroke Survivors