Asistenční pes pro dítě se zdravotním postižením: Průvodce pro rodiny dětí s postižením, odborníky a další zájemce – Pragerová Klára (2020)

In the Czech Republic, the very first comprehensive publication describing the social and canine aspects of training a service dog for a child with a disability. The authors take into account the upcoming legislation related to this area. The publication provides a comprehensive view of acquiring a service dog for a child with various disabilities and the arrival of this dog into the family. It guides the reader through the entire process of mutual acquaintance between the child and the service dog and the transfer of the dog to the family. This process includes the perspectives of the child, their family members, the dog itself, and the staff of the training organization. At the same time, it looks to the future, exploring how a child with various disabilities can develop alongside a service dog in different areas of their life. The publication introduces readers to all the social and canine situations that the child and their family will encounter from the time they request a dog until its formal handover to the family. It is supplemented by examples of real communication between the family and the training organization, insights from parents, descriptions of animal-assisted therapy, samples of organizational documents, and more. The title is intended for both families deciding on a service dog for their child or those who already have such a dog, as well as professionals working in the field...