Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 14 minAssistance Animals Consulting Can Help When Prescribing Therapy Animals Assistance Animals Consulting founder Dr. Rhesa Houston noticed a lack of connection between the veterinary and mental health fields.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonFeb 284 minImportant Factors to Consider for Assistance Animals in Airports and Flying on AirplanesAnimals on airplanes isn't as uncommon as you may think. Accommodating these assistance animals and handlers is important, even in airports.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonNov 6, 20193 min4 Ways to Protect Human and Animal Health in Animal-Assisted Health Care As we see more assistance animals in public, it’s imperative these animals are healthy for the animal’s welfare and our own.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonOct 28, 20193 minKey Evaluations & Training Behaviors Needed When Adopting an Assistance Animal Did you know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and that a dog enters a shelter every 10 seconds?
Dr. Rhesa HoustonOct 17, 20193 min3 Reasons You Need A Veterinarian in Animal-Assisted Intervention ProgramsWhen your pet gets sick, the first person you contact is a veterinarian. Veterinarians should be involved in animal therapy, too.
Dr. Rhesa HoustonFeb 19, 20194 min3 important reasons to partner with a veterinarian when selecting an assistance animal trainerIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to provide education and guidance to the publi...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonAug 7, 20183 min3 steps to improving outcomes of patients with assistance animalsIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to collaborate with a multitude of individuals...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJul 26, 20182 minOwners of emotional support animals find support, conflictThe Gainesville Sun, a local newspaper in Gainesville, Florida recently published an article titled “Owners of emotional support animals...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJul 23, 20181 minTry not to become a man of success...Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. ~Albert Einstein Assistance Animals Consulting, we are an or...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJul 17, 20182 minVet to VetIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand one of the responsibilities of my profession is to provide veterinary care to working animals ...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJul 9, 20181 minBe the change...Be the change you wish to see in the world…. ~Gandhi #MakeItHappenMonday At Assistance Animals Consulting we love this quote from Gandhi....
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 27, 20183 minDelta updates comfort-animal policy to one per passenger - and no pit bullsToday in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by USA Today, Delta updates comfort-animal...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 27, 20182 minCollaborating to support individuals using PTSD service dogs#LetsTalkTuesday PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder), is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessi...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 21, 20182 minViral social media post sparks important PSA about service animalsToday in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by the Today Show on NBC News, Viral socia...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 20, 20181 minJune- Adopt a Cat Month, June 21 is take your cat to work dayHABRI RESEARCH The Pet Effect - Prescription Cat June is national Adopt a Cat month and June 21st in take your cat to work day! In celeb...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 14, 20183 minTherapy Animal StrikeToday in #TheySaidThursday, Assistance Animals Consulting is highlighting a news story covered by Cambridge New in the United Kingdom, “C...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJun 12, 20182 min5 Pathways of CollaborationIn my work as a veterinarian, I understand the many health benefits of having a working animal. I also understand the importance and nee...