Thesis Part I - A Human - Canine Interaction Research Center

A Human - Canine Interaction Research Center San Diego, CA

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of

NewSchool of Architecture & Design In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelors of Architecture By

Sonia P. Moran San Diego, CA 2012

A Human - Canine Interaction Research Center San Diego, CA

Approved By:

Len Zegarski

Undergraduate Degree Program Coordinator

Date

Philip Boshart Level Coordinator

Date

Gil Cooke

Date

Thesis Faculty

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2012, Sonia P. Moran

....Acknowledgments

Dedication.......

My parents: Juan Moran and Pricila Cortes. I have learned from you on how to take initiative, be persistent and assume leadership roles. You push me to be who I am, a dreamer, fighter, and survivor.

To all dogs in this world, you make this world a better place to live.

To my best friends: Jose AntonioSantoyo for your emotional support, for helping me realize that I can accomplish anything and everything. Jeff Taitano, for helping me whenever I needed his help.

My Life’s Mission

To help animals in need of love. Animals are therapy for the soul. I believe Pets can teach us on how to open our hearts and create meaningful relationships with other human beings.

Acknowledgment.......

My instructor Gil Cook, for being understanding and helpful when I was going through a difficult time this thesis year and allowing me to bring my puppy, Abigail, into studio. She became the “thesis therapy dog”.

To my mother, even though the physical distance separated us over several years, she has been next to me in this journey. Gracias Mama!

My best friend, Jose Antonio; who also graduated from NSAD. Since then, he has been more than a best friend, he’s become the brother I’ve always wished to have. He has been there as my consultant and assistant throughout this thesis year. He helped me think outside the box. Although, he didn’t understand most of the time why my brain is the way it is, he never judge me or my ideas; instead he helped and guided me, even to the point when I was about to give up. .

My school best friend, Jeff Taitano for his positive friendship, always optimistic and a dreamer like myself. I’ll be looking forward to work with him in the future. I’ll miss you Jeffy! . . . But I will see you again!

Abigail

Man & Canine..

How similar are we? . . .

Behavior . . .

Feelings . . .

Animal Assisted Interaction . . .

Animal Assisted Therapy . . .

because we need them . . .