Dogs in Schools

"""Dogs in Schools fills a huge gap in the literature about involving dogs responsibly and humanely in school settings, a practice that has become much more popular in recent years. This well-written, interesting, and timely volume considers the well-being of both students and dogs and gives voice to the dogs as sentient beings. Lewis and Grigg offer a comprehensive look at the complexities of human-canine relationships in general and in educational settings specifically. Potential benefits such as enhancing students' motivation, empathy, and learning are balanced with potential risks and challenges, offering vital, research-based information on the topic. Highly recommended."" Risë VanFleet, PhD, CDBC, president and founder of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® and coauthor of Animal Assisted Play Therapy (Maxwell Award, 2018), Pennsylvania, USA ""In these pages there is a deep understanding and compassion for dogs in the school environment, which if considered properly, as this book does, can be extremely beneficial to all parties involved. The authors touch on the most essential aspects of canine-assisted education in a comprehensive yet intelligible manner."" Debby Lucken, Dip., Canin. Prac., International School of Canine Psychology, dog behaviorist and trainer and founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD) ""Dogs in Schools shares insights into school-based dog interventions from around the world before imparting critically important information to help ensure these programs are created, managed, and evaluated in ways that ensure the welfare of all those involved. Anyone interested in implementing a dog intervention program will find value in this unique blend of foundational information and practical tips for success."" Lori Kogan, professor of clinical sciences at Colorado State University, and editor-in-chief for the Human-Animal Interaction Journal, and chair of the American Psychological Association's Human Animal Interaction Section"