T has her dog at her home office. She tells every client that if the dog bothers her she will put him in the house and shut the door. She knows I adore her dog and we have a great relationship. The dog will come greet me when I arrive and sit on the couch for a few minutes which helps me to relax. Then either the dog will sit down next to me or will go on his way. The door to the house is usually left open (in the therapy room) so the dog may go in the house. Frequently he will come back out and visit me. I haven't noticed if it happens at stressful times or not.