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Human Animal Partnerships and Interactions Lab

The Human-Animal Partnerships and Interactions (HAPI) Lab focuses on biopsychosocial outcomes of human-canine and human-equine interactions.

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How PTSD Service Dogs Affect Partners of Veterans

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The Healing Power of Assistance Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

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Navigating Grief in Equine-Assisted Services Programs

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