
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

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?

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

7 Reasons Why Therapy Dogs Are Important Therapy dogs are important beyond their wonderful companionship and adorableness. They also provide comfort and support to hospital

Therapy dog certification can bring smiles and joy. Are you considering certification with Alliance of Therapy Dogs? Read on to learn 5 fantastic reasons you

Summer holidays are always something to look forward to and give you the chance to get away from everyday life stresses. Unfortunately, the pandemic has

Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re all now living very different lives and are having to adapt to significant changes to our everyday routines. It’s