Animal Assisted Therapy
ATD Junior Handler Highlight: Aubrey Hanger
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
September 1, 2025
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?
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
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.
Help spread holiday cheer. The holidays can be a magical time of year. The glistening snow, the dazzling lights, the scrumptious treats, and reconnecting with
This educational series offered by ATD and taught by ATD board member Laurie Schlossnagle, KPA CTP, CCUI, PCT-A, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, TAG teacher Level 1 is intended
Part I: Desensitizing your dog to COVID-related stimuli This educational series offered by ATD and taught by ATD board member Laurie Schlossnagle, KPA CTP, CCUI,
Every dog owner knows that dogs bring joy and happiness to almost everyone they meet. That’s why they make such great pets. It’s also the
Therapy dogs are trained and accustomed to bringing joy to the lives of patients in need of a little extra love. Taking our caring canines
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), animal assisted therapy or animal-assisted activities use companion animals such as dogs to provide opportunities for motivation,