Of course, not everyone feels equally comfortable in the presence of a dog. Some people are even downright afraid of dogs and should therefore have little interest in psychotherapy with dogs.

Of course, no reputable psychologist will force you to take advantage of this therapy offer. If you do not want your four-legged friend to be present, you can easily tell your therapist before the first session.

But even if you decide to work with the therapy dog, it is always up to you how close you want to get to the animal. You can play with the dog during psychotherapy and pet it, or limit yourself to the fact that the four-legged friend is only passive in the treatment room.

You may just need some time at the beginning to get used to the four-legged therapy aid and to build trust.