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An Introduction to the DiaDog Approach

"This article presents the 'DiaDog' approach an integrative model for canine-assisted therapy, developed and continuously evolving within my clinical and research work. The purpose of this article is to outline the principles of the approach, its underlying theoretical assumptions, and its ethical and practical implications for therapists working with dogs. Accordingly, the first part will focus on establishing the philosophical and ethico-clinical foundation of DiaDog, serving as a basis for understanding its implementation within the therapeutic space."