Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
The Differences Between Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs
Dogs are not only an excellent pet to care for and build a connection with, but they’re also capable of providing amazing services to people in need. There are a wide variety of conditions and [...]
Creating A Social Media Account for Your Therapy Dog: A Beginner’s Guide
Therapy dogs do vital work helping people from all walks of life to recuperate in hospitals, learn in schools, and get over trauma in various social settings such as airports and funeral homes. This vital [...]
How Can You Tell if Your Dog is Under Stress?
Stress is very much a part of human existence. It is a word that means different things to different people. Some people are stressed out because of the bigger things in life such as money [...]
Nine Ways Therapy Dogs Can Help Kids with Autism
Life for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities can be challenging. ASD causes developmental impairment that often leads to other issues like rigid behavior, narrow range of interests, social withdrawal, [...]
How to Teach Your Dog About Their Surroundings
If you have recently visited a hospital or airport, it’s possible you will have seen therapy dogs helping patients and passengers. Therapy dogs bring a wide range of benefits for those who seek their help, [...]
Quick Guide – Getting Your Dog Certified as a Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs are wonderful! These certified four-legged creatures are known to spread joy and bring back lost smiles. They are proven to reduce stress, anxiety and ease loneliness and so are loved as healing companions. [...]
