IAHAIO’s online conference 2026: Beyond Training
IAHAIO is delighted to announce that registration is now open for its online conference 20-21 November! This conference explores how the field is moving beyond traditional training models toward [...]
Webinar recording: Self-regulation and consent-based interactions in animal-assisted services with dogs
The recording of this webinar is now available. Entering a hospital or nursing home presents both dogs and their handlers with challenges, including unfamiliar and often unpleasant medical odors, [...]
The classic triangle – Therapists treating clients with assistance of their dog – webinar recording available
In 1964 psychologist Dr. Boris Levinson was the first to publish is ground breaking work incorporate his dog Jingles in therapy sessions with clients and noted the positive effect this [...]
Webinar 20 May: Hunde in der Tiergestützten Arbeit – Recording now available
The recording of this webinar is now available. Thank you to our presenters Sandra Foltin, Bettina Freimut and Marianne Lüke. Wir freuen uns sehr, gemeinsam (Sandra Foltin, Bettina Freimut und [...]
IAHAIO launches new minimum standards for research in AAS/HAI/HAB
IAHAIO is very proud to launch its new position paper: Minimum standards for research in AAS/HAI and HAB. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, educators, funders, policy makers and students, [...]
Declaration on animal sentience in animal-assisted services
IAHAIO has been working with Philip Tedeschi of the University of Denver’s Institute for Animal Sentience and Protection (DU IASP) on a global declaration of animal sentience in animal-assisted [...]
Updated IAHAIO position statement regarding the link between domestic, child and elder abuse and related animal abuse
Following our recent webinar on this topic, and in line with current trends, we are pleased to publish the IAHAIO 2025 updated position paper regarding the link between domestic, child […]
IAHAIO welcomes new member organizations
IAHAIO formally welcomed several new organizational members at our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 4th November. Congratulations to all organizations! To find out more about their work [...]