Dr. Rhesa HoustonFeb 22, 20215 minWhat Are Some of the Best Breeds for Service Dogs?Dogs are exceptional service animals. For those considering a service dog for support, one of the most common questions is, what breeds...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonFeb 4, 20214 minHow Service Dogs Can Help Cancer PatientsCan service dogs and therapy animals support cancer patients? Since the 1980s, there have been significant advances in the field of...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJan 29, 20212 minAdvocate & Educate: Partnering With The Community to Advance Animal HealthAssistance Animals Consulting is on a mission to advance animal health through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Creating...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonJan 15, 20211 minService Dog Fact Sheet - InfographicWe've put together a handy reference to cover some of the FAQ's regarding service dogs for healthcare providers and veterinarians who...
Dr. Rhesa HoustonApr 1, 20204 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 28, 20204 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...