Are you the proud owner of a reliable dog? - Are you familiar with the proper treatment of animals? - Would you like to use your animal in therapy? Animals exert a great fascination on us humans. They captivate our interest, bind our attention and arouse a wide range of emotions. It therefore makes sense to take advantage of these benefits in therapy as well. Animals, and dogs in particular, are used for the functional treatment of people with disabilities. - for the promotion and maintenance of everyday skills in senior citizens' and nursing homes. - to strengthen social skills in kindergartens and schools. - for rehabilitation in the penal system. The author, who is experienced in animal-supported therapy, is oriented towards ICF. All of the presentations are based on the latest scientific findings.