References

1. As defined by Pet Partners, formerly known as Delta Society. Pet Partners is a non-profit organization that registers therapy dogs and other therapy animal pets including horses, cats, rabbits, and birds. Visit Pet Partners’ website at https://petpartners.org.

2. CAMFT Code of Ethics, Part I, Section 3.8

3. Stewart, L.A. Chang, C.Y. Parker, L.K., & Grubbs, N. (2016). Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network.

4. Stewart, L.A., Chang, C.Y., Rice, R. (2013). Emergent Theory and Model of Practice in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.

5. Stewart, L.A. Chang, C.Y. Parker, L.K., & Grubbs, N. (2016). Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network.

6. CAMFT Code of Ethics, Part I, Section 1.5.2

7. CAMFT Code of Ethics, Part I, Section 1.5

8. Stewart, L.A. Chang, C.Y. Parker, L.K., & Grubbs, N. (2016). Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network.

9. Cal. Civil Code §3342About the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (n. d.). Retrieved from https://www.therapydogs.com/alliance-therapy-dogs

10. Allen, K. & Colbert, L. (n. d.). Ethical and safety considerations for use of animals in a therapeutic setting. Retrieved from https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/ethical-safety-considerations-use-animals-therapeutic-setting

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12. Canine Good Citizen. (n. d.). American Kennel Club. Retrieved from https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen

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