No, they are different processes. An Assistance Dog receives specific training and holds a legal accreditation to perform support functions and to have public access rights. Intervention with the Family Dog works with the dog that is already part of the person's life, within a socio-educational and relational process. This service does not turn the dog into an Assistance Dog, nor does it grant it public access rights.

No. There are no specific breed or age requirements. What matters is that the dog has a suitable temperament, feels comfortable in the interaction and can take part while its well-being is respected. Before starting, we assess its behavior and characteristics to determine whether its participation is appropriate. Intervention with the Family Dog is not a behavior modification service for specific problems such as aggression, fears or phobias. If we detect that the dog needs prior or specific dog training work, we will guide you and, if necessary, recommend a specialized professional before including it in the intervention.

To ensure that advances transfer to your daily life, we intervene directly in your everyday environment. Depending on person-centered objectives, sessions can be held at home, in parks or in public spaces in the neighborhood. Working in the real context allows us to enhance autonomy in the situations where it is most needed, always under the premise of safe environments. We select and supervise each space to ensure it is a calm and protected place, thus guaranteeing the dog's emotional well-being and the safety of all participants during the intervention.

Yes. When the person already has other reference professionals, we can coordinate with them to support a coherent process. We can work alongside psychologists, occupational therapists, doctors, educators or other professionals involved, integrating the intervention with the rest of their support network.

Not necessarily. The presence of family members will depend on what is being worked on and the needs of the person. In many cases, sessions are carried out individually so the person can develop the work calmly and build their own bond with the dog, without outside involvement. When it is necessary to work on aspects related to the family, cohabitation or the relationship between its members, the family can take part directly in the sessions. We can also hold joint meetings to share information, review progress and help what has been worked on carry over into everyday life.