At Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD), we understand that both Handlers and their dogs may experience health changes over time. While ATD does not require
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
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
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.
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
