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Cool, Calm, and Caring: Summer Tips for Therapy Dog Teams
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer brings plenty of sunshine and a few extra considerations for therapy dog teams. Whether you’re
May 1, 2026
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer brings plenty of sunshine and a few extra considerations for therapy dog teams. Whether you’re
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
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
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) teams are frequently out in their communities, visiting facilities like hospitals, schools, airports, and more. Each location operates with its
Facility: Cascade Creek Memory Care, An Anthem Community By: Tiffany Bell Executive Director Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? We
In 10 years of service, my Golden Retrievers and I have visited hospice clients, hospital patients, school kids and patients in a state psychiatric hospital.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and a great day to educate people on the importance of taking care of our mental health. This
Occasionally the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) Office sends out a request for therapy dog teams to attend a conference to provide dog therapy for
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
The old saying, let sleeping dogs lie, is an important message to remember when it comes to therapy dog visits. There are various reasons your