My father was fond of saying: "You're not required to like it. You're just required to do it." (I think he learned it in the army during WWII.) I've been on a variety of different psych med's here-&-there over the years. And I've tried seeing a few therapists. But the reality is neither psych med's nor therapy can "fix" what's gone on with me. So I've taken my father's old saying as my mantra. And every day I just get up & do what needs to be done. I think, sometimes, that's just what a person has to do. So kudos to you for getting out there & doing what needed to be done. And may there be many happy repeats for both you & your dog!