Alliance of Therapy Dogs Blog
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During Halloween
The Alliance of Therapy Dogs, the premier therapy dog organization in the United States, knows that Halloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. We also know that Halloween can be [...]
Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan for Your Pets
The Alliance of Therapy Dogs, the premier therapeutic dog organization, witnessed (as did you) the terrific flooding in Texas. Thousands of Texans were left homeless as they waded through the waters to find shelter. Hurricane [...]
How Do Therapy Dogs Offer Comfort at Funeral Services?
When grieving families feel overwhelmed with emotions, many cannot cope with the loss of a family member or friend. Books have been written and support groups have been established to help people through this emotional [...]
What are the Benefits of Therapy Dogs in the Workplace?
As a therapy dog organization, we know the benefits of having therapy dogs in the workplace. Having a therapy dog in the workplace can have multiple benefits. Some of the most successful companies in the [...]
Preparing To Become A Therapy Dog With Puppy Dog Training
As one of the largest therapy dog training organizations in the United States, we are often asked how to train puppies to become therapy dogs. There are several things you can do to help prepare [...]
The Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Classrooms and on College Campuses
As one of the largest therapy dog organizations in the United States, we are often asked about the benefits of therapy dogs in classroom settings. Therapy dogs have been called “miracle workers” because of [...]