Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
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 [...]
5 Reasons to Become an ATD Supporting Member
Being Active in Alliance of Therapy Dogs Without a Dog Most Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Members begin their membership with a dog by their side. However, this is not always the case and there [...]
Why Does Alliance of Therapy Dogs Require Retesting?
What are Alliance of Therapy Dogs’ (ATD) Retesting Requirements? ATD requires teams to be retested if they have not made and logged a visit within 3 months of their previous visit. If you have gone [...]
When a facility or event is not working out…
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has an exceptional registry of committed, loyal Handlers who follow through on their commitments and ATD applauds each and every one of you. But sometimes a facility or an event [...]
5 Steps to a Successful Therapy Dog Visit
A Successful Therapy Dog Visit Starts with You! Therapy dog visits can be a great way to brighten someone’s day. The magical effect dogs have on humans is undeniable, but we cannot forget about the [...]