Dogs at Work
ATD Junior Handler Highlight: Ben Foster
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?
September 1, 2025
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
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
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