Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
Therapy Animals – Offering Comfort and Cheer to People in Need
Animals have been known to offer humans companionship since ages. However, more recently, therapy animals have been recognized by medical science for the benefits they provide. There are endless ways that animals like dogs, cats, [...]
How Therapy Dogs Can Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." –Josh Billings How true is that! Dog owners would agree that merely being around their dogs fills their hearts [...]
Lesser-known Venues That Can Benefit from Therapy Dogs
The age-old saying of “A dog is a man's best friend” has found its true application in recent times. Our furry mates have always been the most loved members of the family. They give equal [...]
How To Go About Finding Venues To Visit with Your Therapy Dog
Once you have decided to become a therapy dog advocate, the question of where to take your furry helper begins. There are a variety of venues that benefit from visits by therapy dogs and their [...]
Unusual therapy animals lighten the mood at U.S. airport
The trend of airport therapy animals started not long after Sept. 11, 2001, when an airport chaplain at San Jose's Mineta International brought her pet dog to the terminal to help travelers relax before their [...]
Airports and Therapy Dogs: A Complete Guide
Been to an airport recently and seen a happy furry friend with a “Pet Me” jacket on? He’s probably a part of that airport’s therapy dog program, geared towards helping customers de-stress while waiting for [...]