By Tara Hoover, ATD Member Learning What “Fit” Really Means When I got my first therapy dog certified back in 2012, we began visiting a
Written by: Maria, ATD Member A cancer diagnosis can stir up a wide range of emotions for both patients and their loved ones. As a
Volunteer In Retirement When you retire, the world seems full of possibilities. You can spend more time with family, travel the world, and even volunteer
Therapy Dog Training Are you thinking about training your pet to become a therapy dog? The training process doesn’t have to be daunting. If your
Have you ever interacted with a therapy dog? If not, you’re in for a surprise! These dogs provide more than just companionship – they also
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
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,
