Therapy animals seem to have become a new “Fad” of this century. While there is scientific evidence that service animals fosters a positive outlook on recovery, the impact service animals have on the aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A study conducted having a service animal present during process variables. This article scientifically identifies, explains, and illustrates the impact service animals have on therapy process. Observing and recording the impact during situations of emotional arousal, trauma narratives and cognitive change during treatment for anxiety and trauma disorders. Using a double blind study, participants took part in either a controlled writing condition or trauma writing condition with or without a dog. The impact
