Many have left the door open for NCU, and even other distance schools, until they see more acclaimed and scholarly examples being put forth. Here seems to be one... http://www.kgw.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D8EDP5382.html "I wanted to see if I could reduce (the dogs') stress by playing the sound in the shelter," Simonet said. "I was surprised when they were calm and quiet." "Simonet, who will soon complete a doctorate in animal behavior from Northcentral University in Prescott, Ariz., presented her study on reducing shelter dogs' stress at the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment last summer at Columbia University in New York. " "The study has brought SCRAPS and Simonet national attention. CNN and "Good Morning America," among others, have broadcast reports on the dog laughter."
