There is much research now available to prove that companion animals can add to the Quality of Life of the humans to whom they may provide practical assistance or therapy. Guidelines Only domestic animals which have been trained using techniques of positive reinforcement, and which have been, and will continue to be, properly housed and cared for, are involved.
Safeguards are in place to prevent adverse effects on the animals involved.
Basic standards are in place to ensure safety, risk management, physical and emotional security, health, basic trust and freedom of choice, personal space, appropriate allocation of programme resources, appropriate workload clearly defined roles, confidentiality, communication systems and training provision for all persons involved. All rights reserved.