http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsarchives/2012/RKAnderson/home.html
On October 18, Dr. Robert K. Anderson, an esteemed veterinarian and animal behaviorist,
passed away at 90 years of age. In addition to his long career at the University of
Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine, where he published numerous scientific
papers and received professional accolades for his ground-breaking work in the field of
human animal relationships, Dr. Anderson invented the Gentle Leader and the Easy Walk
Harness, providing trainers and dog owners with greatly improved guidance tools for their
canine companions. In the picture above, Gracie and Huck illustrate both training devices.
Dr. Anderson also helped found the Delta Society, which integrates the use of trained
canines to improve human health. He received awards for outstanding service and
lifetime achievement in his work to advance animal welfare. His legacy of mentoring
students, researching the human and canine bond and pioneering positive interactive
teaching methods has fueled revolutionary changes that will continue to nurture the
connections with our canine partners.
