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Book · Ana Güimil
Mis animales de terapia
Five stories from her work in animal-assisted therapy.
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Mis animales de terapia: Ana Güimil Parra’s book
Ana Güimil shares five stories from her work in animal-assisted therapy in her Spanish-language book Mis animales de terapia.
Understanding your dog’s behaviour in everyday life
Ana Güimil introduces an educational space about behaviour, fears and living with animals.
How to help your puppy learn to toilet outside
Ana Güimil explains how to use your puppy’s routine and reward successful toileting outside.
How to practise recall during a walk
Ana Güimil explains how to practise recall with few distractions and reward your dog for coming back.
How to practise “stay” with your puppy
Ana Güimil shows how to teach a release cue and increase distance when practising “stay” with a puppy.
What to do if your puppy bites your hands
Ana Güimil suggests redirecting your puppy’s play towards a toy it can bite.
Walking your dog without pulling on the lead
Ana Güimil suggests practising loose-lead walking over short distances and at calm moments.
How to teach your dog to wait at the door
Ana Güimil shows how to practise waiting at the door with brief openings and a clear cue before going out.
Kira and Mus: preparing the animal team
Montse appears with Kira and Mus in a publication about preparing the Zooterapias animal team and using play in activities.
What makes a dog suitable for therapy?
Ana Güimil explains what she observes in a dog before considering its participation in an animal-assisted intervention.
How to teach your dog to wait after sitting
Ana Güimil explains how to teach your dog to wait after sitting, using short exercises and a clear release cue.