
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

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

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

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

What is your and your dog’s name? I’m Ben Foster, and my dog is Rosie. How old were you when you became a Junior Handler?

STL Healthcare System by Cynthia Alexander Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? “Therapy” is the biggest focus in our

Facility: Mayo Clinic by Whitney Romine Animal-Assisted Services Manager, Mayo Clinic Rochester Why did you want to bring therapy dogs into your facility? That

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