Table 2.

Criteria for categorization of interventions

	DAT	DAA	DAS
Intervention
Aim of action	Goal orientated	No specific goals	No specific goals
Content of activity	Structured	Spontaneous	Spontaneous
Amount of activity	Multiple sessions	Multiple sessions	Single session
Treatment integration	High	Low	High
Dog handler/therapist	Educated	Volunteer	Volunteer
	Professional	Not professional	Semi-professional
Effect/Focus	Health	Well-being	Distraction Stress reduction