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Author:   Mary Renck Jalongo
Publisher:   Purdue University Press
Imprint:   Purdue University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781612496481

ISBN 10:   1612496482
Pages:   374
Publication Date:   30 May 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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PART ONE: DOGS ON CAMPUS Introduction: Letting the Dogs In, by Mary Renck Jalongo 1. Transitioning to College Life: Research Evidence of Dogs' Effects on Humans, by Mary-Ann Sontag Bowman and Mary Renck Jalongo 2. Bringing Postsecondary Students Together with Dogs: Dog Welfare, Health, Safety, and Liability Considerations, by Laura Bruneau and Amy Johnson PART TWO: TYPES OF DOGS 3. Service Dogs: Performing Helpful Tasks for People With Disabilities, by Mary Renck Jalongo 4. Emotional Support Animals: Therapeutic Companions for Students with Disabilities in Campus Housing, by Janet Hoy-Gerlach, Enjie Hall, and Bradley J. Menard 5. Therapy Dogs and Facility Dogs: Supporting Well-Being, by Mary Renck Jalongo and Lorraine J. Guth 6. Shelter Dogs: Service-Learning Projects with Animal Welfare Organizations by Mary Renck Jalongo and Tunde Szecsi PART THREE: INVOLVING CANINES ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES 7. Increasing Student Engagement: Roles for Dogs in College Courses, by Mary Renck Jalongo and Lorraine J. Guth 8. Meeting Professional Expectations: Practica, Internships, Volunteerism, and Collaborative Research with Faculty, by Jean P. Kirnan and Taylor Scott PART FOUR: FUTURE DIRECTIONS 9. Evaluating Outcomes: Events, Projects, and Programs Involving Dogs, by Mary Renck Jalongo and Theresa McDevitt 10. Possible Futures: Moving Toward a More Dog-Friendly Campus Culture, by Mary Renck Jalongo Afterword Index

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Mary Renck Jalongo, Ph.D., has written, coauthored, or edited more than thirty books and earned eight national awards for excellence in writing, including four EDPRESS awards. She has published articles and books on humane education, the child/companion animal bond, dog bite prevention, and children reading aloud with therapy dog teams. Currently, she is a tester/observer for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and has completed hundreds of visits and presentations with her four therapy dogs since 2006. In collaboration with a state prison, she works with inmates to train service dogs for people with disabilities.

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