Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
The Modern Use of Animal Assisted Therapy
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), animal-assisted therapy or animal-assisted activities use companion animals such as dogs to provide opportunities for motivation, education, or recreation to improve a person’s quality of life. In [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Therapy Dogs
Some of the most unsung heroes in our world are animals. Therapy animals provide their human friends with multiple benefits at all kinds of facilities — schools, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. After tragedies such as [...]
A History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animals play a major role in the human experience. We interact with them in nature, eat them for food, and (best of all!) keep them as pets. We learn so much from animals, and most [...]
The Value of Therapy Dogs
Dogs have earned the title of man’s best friend for a number of reasons over the centuries. Their pleasing and loving nature, predisposition to cuddling, and intense sense of loyalty make them the kind of [...]
What Are Common Summer Dangers For Dogs?
As the premier therapy dog organization in North America, we know how much you and your dog look forward to summer. Summer ushers in the sun, the fun, and the things that can make your [...]
Why Dog Therapy Should be on Your Summer Bucket List
Looking for something special and exciting to do this summer? Take a few weeks to get your dog certified and registered to become a therapy dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). By volunteering [...]