
The 2-foot Rule: Why is it important and when do I need to follow it?
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

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

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?

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

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

The human end of the leash is just as important as the dog when it comes to therapy dog visits. Our job, as the handler,

Why You Should Have a Pet First Aid Kit Having a well-behaved therapy dog means you probably take your dog out into public quite often

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

A Successful Therapy Dog Visit Starts with You! Therapy dog visits can be a great way to brighten someone’s day. The magical effect dogs have

Bring Smiles and Joy to These Locations This Season The holidays are usually spent with loved ones by our side. Sometimes those we visit are

Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season with Your Dog The holidays bring lots of smiles and joy this time of year. While you are busy prepping