We are interested to hear about your experiences. You’ll take part in a one-off 45–60-minuteinterview (online or by phone) about your experiences of using therapy dogs in clinical work. The discussion will cover why and how you use therapy dogs, the benefits and challenges, and any ethical or practical issues. With your consent, the interview will be audio-recorded, and you’ll have the chance to review your transcript afterwards.
If you are a registered mental health therapist in Aotearoa New Zealand using a certified or uncertified therapy dog in your clinical practice, then it would be great if you were willing to be interviewed about your experiences.
This study is a summer student project approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 18 September 2025. AUTEC Reference number 25/316. To learn more then please contact the research team directly by email (kvankess@aut.ac.nz)so we can provide you with the Participant Information Sheet.
Approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 9December 2025, AUTEC Reference number 25/316.
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