Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
How To Make Your Garden Dog-Friendly
Dogs love to explore, especially when they’re outside or in a new environment. That’s why most dog owners like to have a garden in which they can let their beloved pet run free. While a [...]
Preparing your dog to resume in-person visits Part II: Canine Body Language
This educational series offered by ATD and taught by ATD board member Laurie Schlossnagle, KPA CTP, CCUI, PCT-A, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, TAG teacher Level 1 is intended to support handlers and their dogs as they prepare to [...]
Fun Summer Staycations You Can Enjoy With Your Pup
Summer holidays are always something to look forward to and give you the chance to get away from everyday life stresses. Unfortunately, the pandemic has meant that many individuals might struggle to travel abroad in [...]
Preparing Your Dog to Resume In-Person Visits
Part I: Desensitizing your dog to COVID-related stimuli This educational series offered by ATD and taught by ATD board member Laurie Schlossnagle, KPA CTP, CCUI, PCT-A, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, TAG teacher Level 1 is intended to [...]
How Dogs Can Help Seniors
Every dog owner knows that dogs bring joy and happiness to almost everyone they meet. That’s why they make such great pets. It’s also the reason why dogs are one of the best therapy animals. [...]
How Can Preparing to Become a Therapy Dog Benefit Your Puppy
During the coronavirus epidemic, support and goodwill are needed more than ever before. Loneliness and ill-health are becoming more commonplace, and a supportive network must be formed to carry everybody through. It’s not just humans [...]