
Preparing for Certification in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide to Testing with Alliance of Therapy Dogs
You and your dog have put in the work, training in new environments, mastering good manners, and learning to stay calm and controlled around people

You and your dog have put in the work, training in new environments, mastering good manners, and learning to stay calm and controlled around people

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.

Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) has a set of Rules and Regulations that Members are expected to follow on all ATD visits. Every year, our

Therapy dogs are often superheroes to those they visit. Through tactile interaction, kind eyes, and friendly presence, these amazing dogs bring comfort to people in

Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is first and foremost a 501c3 nonprofit. We are an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. At ATD, we provide testing,

What are Alliance of Therapy Dogs’ (ATD) Retesting Requirements? ATD requires teams to be retested if they have not made and logged a visit within

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How To Advocate For Your Dog As therapy dog handlers, our canine team members play an essential role in sharing smiles and joy. Though amongst

Alliance of Therapy Dogs is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. Obtaining therapy dog certification involves passing our therapy dog certification process and