What is the Human-Animal Bond?
• The Biophilia Hypothesis • The physiological basis for human-animal bonding • Companion animals as social support • HAB’s contribution to children’s cognitive, language, emotional, and social development • The HAB in action: horseback riding for people with disabilities and animal-assisted therapy for children with pervasive developmental disorder Course 2: The Human-Animal Bond and Veterinary Medicine • The history of the HAB in veterinary medicine • The importance of the HAB for veterinary students • The integration of the HAB into the private practice of veterinary medicine • Supporting clients facing or going through the loss of their companion animal
