Canisterapie - praktický rádce (2026)

Canine-assisted therapy is among the most natural and effective forms of supportive therapy. This practical guide is for anyone who wants to understand the work of a therapy dog and use its potential in helping professions and voluntary practice, including beginning and experienced canine therapists, workers in social and healthcare services, teachers and others who want to combine professional work with the unique healing potential of the relationship between people and dogs. The author guides readers through the entire process, from choosing and training a suitable dog to selecting a target client group and maintaining the long-term mental well-being of both the dog and its human companion. The book describes group and individual programmes in detail and offers tips on adapting their content, length and course to specific client groups. It covers work with seniors, including people with dementia or those confined to bed, children and adults with multiple disabilities, schools, people recovering from traumatic experiences and other situations. It also presents the main forms of work with a therapy dog, from dog-assisted therapy, activities and education supported by a dog to positioning and visiting canine-assisted therapy. The contents are in Czech.