Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
When is it okay to end a therapy dog visit?
A question that is often asked by Members new to therapy dog work is when is it OK to end a therapy dog visit early? The short answer is always. As volunteers, we feel obligated [...]
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: Advocating for Your Sleeping Dog on a Therapy Dog Visit
The old saying, let sleeping dogs lie, is an important message to remember when it comes to therapy dog visits. There are various reasons your dog may be sleeping on a visit: they get comfortable [...]
Breaking Down The Emotional Connection Between Therapy Dogs and Their Handlers
Therapy dogs are often superheroes to those they visit. Through tactile interaction, kind eyes, and friendly presence, these amazing dogs bring comfort to people in places like hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and workplaces. While therapy [...]
Canine Body Language: What is your therapy dog saying to you?
The human end of the leash is just as important as the dog when it comes to therapy dog visits. Our job, as the handler, is to keep eyes on our dog at all times [...]
ATD Insurance vs. Work Insurance: What is the difference and why does it matter?
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is first and foremost a 501c3 nonprofit. We are an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. At ATD, we provide testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for Members who volunteer with [...]
Stocking Your Pet First Aid Kit
Why You Should Have a Pet First Aid Kit Having a well-behaved therapy dog means you probably take your dog out into public quite often to train or enjoy their company. While we always hope [...]