It is never easy to deliver bad news. As Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Members, it’s complicated by the fact that we are all volunteers,
What should our response be when an incident occurs while we are on a therapy dog visit? First, we need to define “incident.” An incident
By Tara Hoover, ATD Member Learning What “Fit” Really Means When I got my first therapy dog certified back in 2012, we began visiting a
This year, Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has implemented an update to our Toys on Visits Rule. As always, our goal is to ensure visits remain safe, effective, and
Written by: Maria, ATD Member A cancer diagnosis can stir up a wide range of emotions for both patients and their loved ones. As a
What is your and your dog’s name? My name is Aubrey Hanger, and my beautiful 7-year-old golden retriever’s name is Pearl! She got her name
An important part of being a therapy dog handler that is often overlooked is your ability to interact with people. A good therapy dog handler
Did you know Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) allows you to test with a dog you have had a relationship with for at least 6
If you’ve been visiting with your therapy dog long enough, you’ve probably run into someone who doesn’t want to say hi to your therapy dog.
A question that is often asked by Members new to therapy dog work is when is it OK to end a therapy dog visit early?
