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Paws & effect : the healing power of dogs / Sharon Sakson ; Foreward by David Frei, co-host, "The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show," USA Network

Sakson, Sharon R., (author.). Frei, David, (author.).

Summary:

Looks at individual dogs who have supported their owners through health crises and presents current research findings to support the anecdotal evidence of the healing power of dogs.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781593500382
  • ISBN: 1593500386
  • Physical Description: xv, 231 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York, Nw York : Alyson Books, [2008]

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Foreword -- Introduction -- Living with healing dogs -- The healing power of early dogs -- The patron saint of dogs -- The warm touch of the xolo -- The healing power of Kyle -- The healing power of Whippets -- Pets are wonderful support -- Bonnie Bergin and the amazing power of dogs -- Big dog in troubled places -- My puppy, your independence -- Angel on a leash -- The woman who smelled like cancer -- If you're sick, I'll let you know -- An army of two -- When the dogs go marching in
Subject: Dogs.
Human-animal relationships.
Dog owners > Psychology.

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  • 9 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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