Freud: Our Little Companion in Therapy

Freud, our Therapy Dog

🐾The story of our French Bulldog and his journey to become a therapy dog

At NooSpot, we believe therapy can be a warm, safe, and deeply human experience — even when your companion has four legs and a tail.

Freud, our young French Bulldog, joined our lives in 2025 and quickly became a natural part of our therapeutic environment. From the very beginning, he showed remarkable emotional sensitivity, a desire for connection, and an intuitive awareness of the emotional tone in the room.

🎓 Freud's Training

Freud is currently undergoing systematic training to become a certified therapy dog. His training includes:

• Socializing with people of all ages

• Learning to stay calm in environments with various sounds, scents, and stimuli

• Developing non-reactive and emotionally stable behavior

• Getting used to the therapy room and various interaction styles

Our approach is rooted in animal-assisted therapy, a scientifically supported method that leverages the human-animal bond to promote emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and build therapeutic trust.

🧠 Why a Therapy Dog?

Research shows that therapy dogs can:

• Reduce anxiety and lower blood pressure

• Boost oxytocin — the “bonding hormone”

• Help adults, teens, and children feel safe and accepted

• Encourage emotional expression, even in difficult sessions

Freud already accompanies selected sessions — always respectfully, and only with client consent. Some people pet him quietly. Others feel better just knowing he’s there.

💙 A Gentle Path to Connection

Freud’s presence doesn’t replace therapy — it enhances it. For some, he’s the first step toward feeling at ease in a therapeutic space. For others, he becomes a comforting presence in their journey toward healing.

At NooSpot, we’re proud to support him as he grows into his role as a therapy dog. If you visit us, he might be the first to greet you — with a look full of warmth.